Iowa STEM

Have a great teacher for a science, technology, engineering or mathematics class? Let us know about them! Nominate an outstanding teacher you know for the 2027 Iowa STEM Teacher Award

We are looking for practical, relatable examples of work being done by Iowa educators and business partners to advance STEM education. 👩‍🔬👩‍🏫👩‍🚀🧑‍💻🧑‍🏭🧑‍💼🧑‍⚕️ Sound like you? Submit a proposal to speak at the 2026 #IowaSTEMSummit! 🔗 iowastemsummit2026.sched.com #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight

ICYMI - STEM BEST Explore is back for a second summer! We can't wait to see what these STEM BEST Program models do this summer to expand career connected learning in their communities! 🔗educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

🍎 Let's get a round of applause for Pamela Joselyn, Southeast Iowa STEM region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 📽 youtu.be/-EaGo-9q6TU Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Ms. Joslyn! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎Join us in celebrating North Central Iowa STEM region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Anna Brooks for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 📽 youtube.com/watch?v=m8KLnq… Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Ms. Brooks! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎 This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, let's hear it for Dylan Shaffer, the Northeast Iowa STEM region's 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient. 📽 youtube.com/watch?v=b-1EtW… Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Mr. Shaffer! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎We're giving a shoutout to Southwest Iowa STEM region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient, Justin Heckman in honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 📽 youtu.be/HVGh3va3nj0 Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Mr. Heckman! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

Today we’re highlighting Beth Smith, a 20-year kindergarten teacher at Kreft Elementary in @LewisCentralCSD. She enjoys helping young students see themselves as capable thinkers and creators by incorporating @IowaSTEM computer science concepts like pattern recognition and basic coding at the start of their educational journey. Thank you, Ms. Smith! #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! All this week, we’re highlighting some of Iowa’s outstanding teachers from across the state. Today, we’re featuring Emily Neal, a science educator with nearly three decades of experience. Neal is currently an English Language Learner high school science, physical science and chemistry teacher at Postville Community School District. Thank you to all teachers for your dedicated work in Iowa schools! #TAW2026 #CelebrateTeachersIA tinyurl.com/379ueth7

🍎Help us celebrate South Central Iowa STEM region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Jared Almandinger this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 📽 youtu.be/TcHc-IoLWGo Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Mr. Almandinger! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎We're celebrating the Northwest STEM region's 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Alan Bandstra for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 📽 youtu.be/MvkZWM0cHZU Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Mr. Bandstra! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎 Nominate a dedicated teacher for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award to celebrate #NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek! Recipients receive money and statewide recognition! 👉 educate.iowa.gov/STEM/TeacherAw… 🙏Thank you @Google for sponsoring the Iowa STEM Teacher Award Program

The latest Iowa STEM update is packed with updates, highlights and opportunities! Check it out ⤵ 🔗 lnks.gd/3/3Tzj5XB 📝 Call for Proposals - Iowa STEM Summit 🏆 STEM BEST Explore Awards announced 🤝 WANTED: Externs and Workplace Hosts 🤖 National Robotics Week

"Join us in shaping a summit where every attendee leaves inspired, connected and ready for Iowa’s next frontier in STEM education.” Learn more and submit your proposal today! educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

🌎Happy Earth Day! 🌏 Every summer, some Externship opportunities connect educators with environmental organizations and local county conservation offices where they learn more about natural resources and environmental stewardship. #EarthDay" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externshi…

📣 Call for Proposals is OPEN for the Iowa STEM Summit! 🌟Have insights to share? We’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for real, authentic & relatable🌟 Submit your proposal: iowastemsummit2026.sched.com #IowaSTEMSummit #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight

⏰ Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for Iowa students to apply for the 2026-27 Iowa STEM Youth Ambassador group! 🔗 educate.iowa.gov/boards/stem-yo… ✅Be sure all portions of your application are turned in by 4:59 p.m. Thursday. We cannot wait to work with you next year!

Calling all young STEM leaders in Iowa! Applications for the Iowa STEM Youth Ambassador group close in less than a week! Apply now! 👉educate.iowa.gov/boards/stem-yo… Be a voice for Iowa youth, make an impact and grow your leadership skills!

🚑💉Have you registered your class for the Iowa Hospital Association's Health Sciences Career Day on May 14? Virtually explore the high-demand health care careers of pharmacy, nursing, radiology, physical therapy, EMS and surgical services. Register now: tinyurl.com/5bn3c5vb

🚀STEM BEST Explore is coming back for summer 2026 following a successful pilot last year! We're awarding over $300,000 to 17 STEM BEST model schools, helping bring real-world STEM learning opportunities to life for Iowa students this summer. 🔗educate.iowa.gov/headline-story… #STEMBEST