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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Justin Heckman

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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February 27, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Alan Bandstra

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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February 25, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Anna Brooks

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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February 23, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Dylan Shaffer

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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February 19, 2026
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Iowa STEM Teacher Extern connects conservation careers to class

Bethany Hadley completed her Iowa STEM Teacher Externship last summer, her experience is still making an impact today.

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February 18, 2026
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Six Iowa teachers announced as regional 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipients

Announced six outstanding teachers as the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipients.

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February 11, 2026
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STEM Scale-Up Program moves to a 3-Year model, educator applications open

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is announcing exciting updates to its STEM Scale-Up Program.

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January 28, 2026
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Thirty Iowa schools receive STEM BEST® Program awards

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is awarding 30 Iowa schools with a 2026-27 STEM BEST® Program award.

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January 14, 2026
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2026 STEM BEST
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A model for modern learning

Computer science is more than just an elective in the Marion Independent School District.

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December 8, 2025
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Celebrating CSEd Week

Calling all problem-solvers!

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December 2, 2025
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Accelerating Innovation through the Iowa STEM Summit

STEM Summit at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines for a full day of celebration and collaboration of all-things STEM.

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October 28, 2025
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Gilbert High School prioritizing partnerships to develop future-ready graduates

Many Iowa schools are looking to enhance–or even overhaul–programs that teach real-world skills to students.

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October 22, 2025
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Northwest Iowa teacher takes learning on the road

Fifth grade students at North Union Community School District had the opportunity to step back in time along a “Glacial Landmark” tour.

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October 8, 2025
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Dickinson Co Nature Extern visit
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Iowa STEM Summit keynote: “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!”

The 2025 Iowa STEM Summit, hosted by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is fast approaching!

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September 22, 2025
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Iowa high schoolers can explore AI through a free “AI bootcamp”

This camp is designed to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) through hands-on learning with emerging and relevant technologies.

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September 17, 2025
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