NW Iowa STEM Region

Been thinking about being part of the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program? It's not to late! We are actively looking for teachers and business hosts to match across Iowa. Let us know you're interested! educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externshi…

Placements have begun, but we're not done making matches yet! If you are still interested in being a teacher extern or workplace host this summer, let our team know! educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externshi…

Have you made your Iowa Grants account yet? Don't wait until it's too late! Applications are due in ONE WEEK, but we suggest to start the approval process now so your application can get in ahead of the deadline!

Time is running out! Start your Scale-Up Program application today! Deadline: March 10 at 5 p.m. educate.iowa.gov/STEM/ScaleUp

Participating STEM Teachers Externs gain: 💼 STEM career insights 👩‍🔬 Real-world knowledge from STEM professionals 💰 Up to $5500 🎓 3 graduate credits 🤝 Local partnerships Apply now! 👉 zurl.co/gSPXy #Externships #STEM #partnership

Start Your STEM Scale-Up Application Today! Any questions? Contact your Regional Manager, Mary Trent for help. Scale-Up Information Packet- zurl.co/bs5kx Iowa Grants.Gov- zurl.co/DGkkx Help -mtrent@iowalakes.edu

Exploring AI and the Future of Work: Provides a focused and engaging learning experience to address classroom AI integration through hands-on activities. 🔗 Learn more about Exploring AI: zurl.co/eUxnt #STEMScaleUp #ScaleUp #IowaSTEM

Check out what Storm Lake Early Elementary and Jacque Drey is doing with Plant the Moon STEM Scale-Up Program! zurl.co/DkYPS @IowaSTEM

FTC: Students design, build and program robots to compete in events. FTC emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving through a team-based competition. 🔗 Learn more about STEMwonder: zurl.co/60tU6 #STEMScaleUp #ScaleUp #IowaSTEM"

STEM day at the Capitol 2026

STEM Day at the Capitol 2026 Congratulations to Alan Bandstand- NW STEM Teacher of the Year!

STEMwonder: Carefully curated kits of materials engage students in science & engineering concepts through play-based integrative STEM that motivate students to use the tools of literacy. 🔗 Learn more : zurl.co/Y8yl7 #STEMScaleUp #ScaleUp #IowaSTEM

"Get to know the 2025-26 STEM Scale-Up Programs 🔎 From standards alignment to professional development opportunities, we're covering all of your FAQs! 📄 Check out the menu packet now 👉 zurl.co/DCiSX #STEMScaleUp #ScaleUp #IowaSTEM"

Congratulations to Alan Bandstra, our NW STEM Region recipient of the 2026 @IowaSTEM Teacher Award, presented by Google. Alan is a 6th Grade Teacher at Sioux Center Christian. He blends learning, work, and play to create meaningful classroom experiences. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Alan Bandstra, our NW STEM Region recipient of the 2026 @IowaSTEM Teacher Award, presented by Google. [BIO WILL BE PROVIDED]"Congratulations to Alan, our NW STEM Region recipient of the 2026 @IowaSTEM Teacher Award, presented by Google.

@mocfvcsd, our students are excited for #nwcstem!

Had a great day at Northwestern College STEM Challenge for over a hundred high school students. @IowaSTEM #nwcstem

Iowa STEM is looking for STEM businesses in Iowa to partner as hosts this summer for the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships program. Preference is given to applications received before March 1. zurl.co/zPT3n zurl.co/zPT3n Apply today!

STEM Scale-Up Presentation for Librarians, ISU Extension, County Conservation, Day Care Centers today at 4:00. *Review of Scale-Up Programs *Tips for submitting a quality application *Door Prizes! zurl.co/aO7SN