Return on Investment for STEM BESTs
"STEM BEST has provided me the skills and techniques necessary to handle a large variety of problems in my life, as well as improved my social skills.
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Hundreds Assemble for STEM Day at the Capitol
Nearly 200 representatives from an array of 34 in-school and out-of-school STEM programs and partnerships from across Iowa assembled on Valentine’s Day in the State Capitol Rotunda to extend their heartfelt thanks for the steadfast support from Iowa’s state leaders, the legislature and the Iowa citizenry and to showcase their contributions to the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathe
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Congratulations to the 2018 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award Recipients
During the STEM Day at the Capitol program on February 14, the 2018 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award recipients were recognized. In her remarks Libby Nelson, vice president and general counsel at Kemin Industries, expressed how proud Kemin Industries is to have sponsored the I.O.W.A.
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Executive Order Establishes Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning
An Executive Order signed by Governor Kim Reynolds for the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning will help expand student and business work-based learning opportunities.
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Preparing Students for the Future
In an effort to help expand Iowa’s talent pipeline, initial models have been set in motion to help students identify skills and paths to pursue specific careers and gain necessary certifications and competencies for local employers. These models will helps students gain employable skills and recognize the opportunities that exist in their own backyard.
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