Skip to main content
Official State of Iowa Website
Agencies A-Z Programs & Services
Back to home page
Department of Education

Main navigation

  • PK-12
    • Accreditation & Program Approval
    • Advanced Learning Opportunities
    • Award & Exchange Programs
    • Early Childhood
    • Educational Choice
    • Educational Technology
    • Educator Quality
    • Emergency Relief for PK-12 Schools
    • Every Student Succeeds Act
    • HF2612 Implementation
    • Parent, Guardian & Community Concerns
    • PK-12 Data & Reporting
    • School District Maps
    • School Operations & Support Services
    • Senior Year Plus
    • Special Education
    • Student Enrollment & Registration
    • Standards, Instruction & Assessment
    • Student Supports
  • Iowa STEM
    • Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council
    • What is STEM?
    • STEM Regions
    • Iowa STEM Events
    • Iowa STEM Headlines Stories
    • STEM BEST
    • STEM Scale-Up
    • STEM Teacher Externships
    • STEM Scholarships for Educators
    • STEM Teacher Award
    • STEM Seal of Approval
    • STEM Resources
    • STEM Corporate Partners
    • STEM Evaluation Reports
  • Higher Ed & Postsecondary Readiness
    • Career & Technical Education
    • College & Career Preparation
    • Community Colleges
    • Higher Ed Data & Reporting
    • Financial Aid
    • High School Equivalency Diploma
    • Higher Ed. Student Complaints
    • Iowa Career Pathways
    • Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy
    • Local College Access Networks
    • OWI Education
    • Postsecondary School Authorization
    • Senior Year Plus
    • Veterans & Military Education
  • Educator Licensure
    • Apply
    • Licenses & Authorizations
    • Add an Endorsement to a License
    • Endorsements List
    • License Search
    • Licensure Frequently Asked Questions
    • Ethics & Complaints
    • Mandatory Reporter Training
    • Newsletters & Updates
    • Educational Licensure Office & Staff Directory
  • EdPortal
  • Education Jobs
Agencies A-Z Online Services
STEM landing page

Iowa STEM

What is STEM?
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and so much more!
 

  • Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council
  • Iowa STEM Resources
  • STEM Regions
  • Iowa STEM Evaluation Reports
  • Iowa STEM Contacts
  • Corporate Partners

STEM Signature Programs

  • STEM BEST

    Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers for authentic learning.

  • STEM Scale-Up

    Engaging students and teachers in exemplary STEM curriculum.

  • STEM Teacher Externships

    Building bridges between workplaces and STEM educators through summer work experiences.

STEM Opportunities

  • STEM Teacher Award

    Honoring STEM educators for their contribution and dedication to education and inspiring students.

  • STEM Seal of Approval

    Recognizing non-Council programs or events that exemplify and contribute to Iowa STEM's mission.

  • STEM Scholarships for Educators

    Aiding STEM professionals transitioning to teaching.

Iowa STEM Events

All Iowa STEM Events

STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair

August 17, 2025 | In Person

STEM Summit

October 17, 2025 | In Person

STEM Headlines

See more STEM headline stories
Becky Rients
May 8, 2025

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Becky Rients

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Kyle Kuhlers

Kyle Kuhlers has been an educator for 21 years with experience teaching Information Technology, Programming and Cybersecurity.
May 6, 2025

Building a strong foundation through the Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program

Igniting a passion to learn and fostering foundational knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics starts at a young age.
April 21, 2025

Iowa STEM Resources

  • Ag is STEM

  • STEM Career Videos

  • STEM Essential Podcast

  • STEM Gem Poster Series

  • STEM Newsletter

  • STEM Teachable Moment

  • Work-Based Learning Plans

Iowa STEM

Tomorrow STEMs from Iowa

View Video
Iowa STEM

In Demand Careers

View Video

Connect with Iowa STEM

Follow us for all of the latest Iowa STEM news and events.

  • Facebook

  • LinkedIn

  • YouTube

  • X

  • Iowa STEM Newsletter

Department of Education

Footer Social Media Menu

  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.
  • Opens in a new window.

Iowa Department of Education

400 E 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone

515-281-5294

How can we help?

Share feedback with us

Footer Menu

Footer

  • About
  • Bid Opportunities
  • Boards, Councils & Task Forces
  • Calendar
  • Directories
  • Grant & Funding Opportunities
  • Legal Resources
  • Legislative Information
  • Newsletter Sign Up
  • Newsroom
  • Transcripts & Diplomas
  • Need Help?
Back to home page

Contact Menu

  • Send Feedback

© 2025 State of Iowa - Read our accessibility, data, and privacy policies.