Iowa STEM

A new workshop series aims to help elementary educators naturally integrate computer science concepts into the lessons they are already teaching. Learn more and register: educate.iowa.gov/headline-story… #computerscience #CSed

One month ago we were celebrating STEM Day at the Capitol with some truly amazing STEM educators, students and advocates from all across Iowa. 📸 Take in the sights from the day by checking out the event photo album: flickr.com/photos/iadepto…

Know an Iowa student who wants to help inspire their peers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics? Applications are open for the Iowa STEM Youth Ambassador group! Learn more and Apply: educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem-yout… Apply by April 16.

"STEM Teacher Externships have been the most valuable professional development that I've ever done." - Tyler Wright, 2025 Iowa STEM Teacher Extern and Waukee APEX Engineering and Technology Instructor Apply to be a 2026 extern or workplace host?👉 🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externshi…

🚨⏰Today is the LAST DAY to submit educator applications for the 2026-27 Scale-Up Program. Don't miss this opportunity for FREE materials, curriculum and PD for your educator team. 🔗educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem… Be sure to hit submit before 5 p.m.!

⏳Time is running out! Use the weekend to be sure you can get into your IowaGrants account and start your application ahead of THIS TUESDAY's 4:59 pm deadline. 🔗 tinyurl.com/pz68dm3d

Get to know the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Awardees! Today, we are highlighting Jared Almandinger, medical and bioscience research instructor, STEM Camp Director and STEM Club Advisor, at Waukee APEX. Read about what makes Jared so deserving 👉🔗 educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

Iowa City CSD is using funding through our STEM BEST Program to help students answer the age-old question “What do you want to do when you grow up?” Check out their district-wide Pathways to Purpose event: educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

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!

Get to know the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Awardees! Today, we are highlighting Pamela Joslyn, a STEM educator at Muscatine Middle School in the Southeast Iowa STEM Region. Read about what makes Pamela so deserving educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

Check out our most recent newsletter and hit subscribe: 📰lnks.gd/3/3RxMvM7 🏆2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Awardees 🏛️STEM Day at the Capitol ✨ Program Updates and Deadlines: STEM BEST, Externships, Scale-Up 👩‍🎓 STEM-sights from the Iowa STEM Youth Ambassadors

Bring learning to life with our Teacher Externships Program! Work with industry professionals, connect curriculum to real careers and return with fresh insights that spark student interest in STEM. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yc2ksdt4 Apply before March 1 for priority placement

The Health Sciences Career Day is back for a second year of engagement and exploration of health care college and career pathways! Register your class for the May 14 virtual event, featuring real professionals from several Iowa health systems. bit.ly/3Mraee3

Get to know the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Awardees! Today, we are highlighting Justin Heckman, a physics teacher and robotics coach at Council Bluffs’s Abraham Lincoln HS in the Southwest Iowa STEM Region. Read about what makes Justin so deserving 👉🔗 educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

Sometimes reaching your goal requires an extra boost. 🏀 The STEM BEST Explore award supported 13 summer opportunities for STEM BEST model schools last year. Check out this highlight of Storm Lake's opportunity from our most recent newsletter: #link_2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO…

Get to know the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Awardees! Today, we are highlighting Alan Bandstra, a sixth-grade math and science teacher at Sioux Center Christian School in the Northwest Iowa STEM Region. Read about what makes Al so deserving 👉🔗 educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

🕔 Only 2 weeks left to apply for FREE materials, curriculum, professional development and sustained support through the Iowa STEM's reimagined STEM Scale-Up Program. Learn more and explore this year’s menu 👉 educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem… Start your application in IowaGrants today!

📣 Calling all Iowa STEM teachers! 💰Looking for a summer income boost? Teacher externs can now earn up to $5500 over the summer while building connections and gaining real-world skills! Apply to be an extern today! 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc2ksdt4 #IowaSTEM #TeacherExternships

Get to know the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Awardees! Today, we are highlighting Anna Brooks, an agriculture teacher at Ames High School in the North Central Iowa STEM Region. Read about what makes Anna so deserving 👉🔗 educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

It takes 2️⃣! We're looking for teacher externs and workplace hosts for summer 2026 right now! Apply today ➡ tinyurl.com/yc2ksdt4 🧩 Our team is actively working to match interested participants on both sides, but we can only do that once we know you are interested!