February 2021
Newsletter
Jeff Beneke
Northeast Regional STEM Manager


319-273-7397




In this newsletter:


  • STEM Scale-Up Program Providers to Offer Information Sessions

  • STEM Council to Host Twitter Chat on February 11

  • Accepting Teachers and Workplace Hosts to Participate in the Iowa STEM Teacher Externship Program
Upcoming Events



February 24
Virtual



February 25
Virtual


March 5



March 8



March 20



April 9-10
Pre-Service Teacher Conference


Have an event coming up?
Northeast Region
of the Iowa
Governor's STEM Advisory Council


Advisory Board


Sue Burrack
Upper Iowa University


Lisa Chizek
Iowa State
University


Kendra Crooks
Chickasaw County Extension and Outreach


Kelly Cooper
Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council


Larry Escalada
University of
Northern Iowa


Heather Fransen
RSM, LLP


Gena Gesing
Northeast Iowa Community College


Seth Harms
West Delaware
High School


Doreen Hayek
University of
Northern Iowa


Ellen Heuer
Martin Brothers Distributing


Jason Martin-Hiner
Keystone Area Education Agency


Kim Miller
TDS Automation


Allison Plunkett
John Deere


Miriam Ohrt
John Deere


Anderson Sainci
City of Dubuque

STEM Scale-Up Program Providers to Offer Information Sessions

   
The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council is accepting applications for programs on the 2021-22 STEM Scale-Up Program menu.
  
Information Sessions
The Program Providers will be providing informational sessions specific to their program. For date and times, click HERE


Who can apply?
Eligible applicant(s) include public and private PreK-12 schools, childcare centers, county conservation, libraries, county extension offices, home school associations and other formal and informal youth organizations who deliver STEM education programming for PreK-12 youth. 


What is the Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program
The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council selects high-quality programs and offers them to Iowa educators through the Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program. Each year, the STEM Council equips thousands of educators with STEM programs that inspire nearly 100,000 youth. 
 

How does it work?
If your application is awarded, the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council will provide educator training and the program materials. After implementation, the materials will remain with the educational organization to continue the program throughout future years.
 
Timeline
  • January 11 - Application opened
  • March 5 - Application deadline
  • April 9 -  Awards announced
  • July 1 -  Program training and implementation


To learn more;
  1. Visit our website
  2. Link to the one page summaries for each Scale-Up Program
  3. The Iowa STEM Council recently hosted an informational webinar on how to apply for a program. Click HERE to access the recording.



Below are the 2021-2022 Scale-Up Programs;

Codejoy Computational Thinking in Action with Micro:bit
Grade Levels 3-12

Dreambox Learning Math
Grade Levels K-8

Fierce and Fearless STEAM Teacher Training
Grade Levels PreK-5

FIRST Lego League Explore
Grade Levels K-4

Ioponics
Grade Levels PreK-12

Light and Shadow
Grade Levels PreK-3

Nepris
Grade Levels K-12

Project Lead the Way: Medical Detectives
Grade Levels 6-8

SoapyCilantro
Grade Levels 6-12

Storytime STEM-packs
Grade Levels PreK-2

Teaching Energy Transformations and Energy Sources
Grade Levels 3-12

VEX IQ Challenge
Grade Levels 5-8
STEM Council to Host Twitter Chat on February 11
The Iowa STEM Council will be hosting a Twitter Chat on Thursday, February 11 at 7PM. The topic is entitled; "Incorporating Pandemic Lessons in STEM Learning Environments."

How to join:
  • Follow @IowaSTEM on Twitter.
  • Use the reply icon to answer.
  • Use A1, A2, A3, A4 in your answer so we know which Q1-4 you are answering.
  • Tag all tweets with #IASTEMchat
  • Hit refresh often to see new posts.
Accepting Teachers and Workplace Hosts to Participate in the
Iowa STEM Teacher Externship Program
How many times have you heard a student ask, “When will I ever use this?”

The Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program aims to help teachers answer that age-old question.

During the summer, educators work side-by-side with knowledgeable and skilled industry employees who help bring the classroom curriculum to life. Teacher Externships provide educators with the exposure to answer questions about real-world application, prepare students for careers they may have in the future, and improve educational experiences.

Teacher Externships began in the summer of 2009 with a few goals in mind:
  • Create lasting partnerships between workplaces and local schools.
  • Connect Teacher Extern experience with STEM content and 21st century skills identified in the Iowa Core.
  • Give students real-world career information about career possibilities right here in Iowa.
  • Give teachers the opportunity to see and use the latest real-world applications STEM disciplines in a local business or industry.

Teacher Externships are full-time, six-week temporary summer positions in local businesses and agencies for secondary teachers of mathematics, science and/or technology. Teachers earn a stipend of up to $5,000 (including two paid professional development days), as well as three graduate credits through the University of Northern Iowa’s Continuing Education program.

Learn more about Teacher Externships by reading the Extern Project-Based Learning, FAQ or Brochure.
Click on the button below to apply
for a Teacher Externship:
Click on the button below to complete a
Workplace Host Interest Form:
Join our Mailing List