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STEM is Accelerating Innovation

Join the 2025 Iowa STEM Summit: Accelerating Innovation on Oct. 17 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines.

August 28, 2025

STEM Summit 2025

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Iowa Department of Education, Google invite nominations for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is partnering with Google for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award.

August 18, 2025

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Discover, Experiment, Innovate: STEM Day at the Fair Returns to the Iowa State Fair on August 17

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education will hold its annual STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 17.

August 15, 2025

STEM Day at the Fair

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Harlan students explore STEM careers through summer day camp

Harlan Community School District designed an exciting “Kids Summer WBL Camp” to provide elementary school-aged students opportunities to explore STEM careers.

August 12, 2025

STEM Best Harlan

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Don’t miss STEM Day at the Fair!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, Aug. 17, for a day full of STEM experiences at the Iowa State Fair.

August 7, 2025

STEM Day at the Fair

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A celebration of lifelong learners

On July 24, teacher externs, workplace host partners, program mentors and more gathered for the annual STEM Teacher Externship Forum.

July 30, 2025

2025 Externship Forum recap

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Eastern Iowa youth exposed to an array of STEM careers through Community STEM Day

Hands-on STEM learning took center stage for families in eastern Iowa at Community STEM Day on July 17.

July 24, 2025

Community STEM day 2025

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Science team at Postville takes learning into the field through Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program

For the three-person science department team at Postville Community School District, the summer break isn’t stopping them from gaining new insight.

July 22, 2025

STEM Externships

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Osage STEM BEST Program goes on an “AGventure"

Last month, students from the Osage Community School District headed southbound for Texas for a unique, five-day agricultural learning experience.

July 14, 2025

STEM Best

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BEST STEMposium fosters collaboration and innovation among Iowa STEM educators

Last week, STEM educators and administrators from across the state converged in central Iowa for the fourth annual BEST STEMposium.

June 18, 2025

STEMposium

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Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, Department of Education, award over $200,000 to expand career-connected opportunities for students this summer

12 STEM BEST Program model partner schools will each receive up to $20,000 to extend work-based learning experiences through new summer pilot program

May 22, 2025

STEM Best

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Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program awards announced for the 2025-26 school year

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is awarding more than 500 STEM Scale-Up Program awards.

May 21, 2025

STEM Scale-up

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Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Kathy McGrane

Today’s Q&A spotlight features Kathy McGrane.

May 9, 2025

Kathy McGrane

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Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Becky Rients

Today’s Q&A spotlight features Becky Rients.

May 8, 2025

Becky Rients

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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

Kyle Kuhlers

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