September 2015
 
Jeff Beneke
NE STEM Hub Manager 


Upcoming Events

     
 
September 15
 
 
 September 24 
 NE Advisory Board Meeting
October 15
Elkader


November 10


November 12
 

November 19  
NE Advisory Board Meeting 
 
 
 
Have an event coming up? Submit it here!  
 
 
Northeast Iowa 
 Region Governor's STEM Advisory Council

 Advisory Board

 Jane Bradley
 Hawkeye Community  College

 James Brown, Jr.
 John Deere

Kendra Crooks
 Chickasaw County Extension and Outreach

 Kelly Cooper
 Dubuque Area
Labor & Management

 Lisa Digman
 Northeast Iowa Community College

 Scott Fortune
 Northeast Iowa
Tool & Die and Innovations

 Scott Greenhalgh
 University of
Northern Iowa

 Chad Heinzel
 University of
Northern Iowa

Ellen Heuer
 Bay Valley Foods

Bill Holland
JB Holland Construction

 Mason Kuhn
 University of
Northern Iowa

 Jason Martin-Hiner
 Keystone Area
Education Agency

Marcia Powell
Iowa Online Learning

 Norma Thiese
 Keystone Area
Education Agency

 Mark Wagner
 National Mississippi River  Museum & Aquarium



The Northeast Iowa Region Governor's STEM Advisory Council, located on the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) campus, believes it is important to bring our community together to advance the STEM movement that is transforming the nation.

In this newsletter:
  
VolunteersGet Connected to STEM Volunteers at VolunteerIowa.org

Are you looking for community members to help advance your STEM programming? Statewide recruitment efforts through Million Women Mentors have identified 1,800 volunteers who would like to work with Iowa's youth to help drive interest in STEM.
It's time to get your organization listed on Volunteer Iowa's new statewide volunteer database, Get Connected today, so that these ready and willing volunteers are directed to your STEM programs. The process takes only 15 minutes:

  • Visit the Volunteer Iowa website and click on "Post a Volunteer Opportunity" button in the right column.
  • Select your local Volunteer Center based on county, then click "sign up" to create an account.
  • Follow the prompts to create a profile and post opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Iowa at  [email protected].
  
award2016 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award
(Nominations Open Monday, September 21, 2015)
 
Administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, students and other STEM advocates are invited to nominate an inspirational science, technology, engineering or mathematics teacher for the 2016 I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Kemin Industries and the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council.

 
Formally known as The STEM Education Award for Inspired Teaching, this award is dedicated to honoring one teacher from each of the six STEM regions for their contribution and dedication to STEM education in Iowa. Each winner will receive $1,500, as well as another $1,500 to be used in their classroom.

This award is dedicated to honoring teachers who are making a significant difference in the lives of students across the state by providing excellent curriculum, encouraging lifelong learning and inspiring a passion for STEM beyond the classroom and into the future.

Eligible nominees include licensed, full-time, K-12 Iowa STEM teachers in public or non-public schools. Nominations for previous 2015 award recipients and self-nominations will not be accepted.

Click here to learn more.

  
DiversityDiversity in STEM Conference in Waterloo
 
Learn innovative STEM strategies that are making an impact in the classroom and in the workforce.
 
Date/Time: 
October 2, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: 
Hawkeye Community College 
Tama Hall 
1501 East Orange Road 
Waterloo, Iowa
 
Who's Invited:
Educators, business owners, and community leaders




Keynote: Dr. Christopher Emdin
Rethinking STEM
Dr. Christopher Emdin is a social critic, public intellectual, and science advocate whose commentary on issues of race, culture, inequality, and education have appeared in dozens of influential periodicals, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Forbes, and Atlanta Journal Constitution.

He is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he also serves as director of Secondary School Initiatives at the Urban Science Education Center.

Dr. Emdin is an expert on improving urban education, the intersection of hip-hop and education, STEM education, politics, race, class, diversity, and youth empowerment. He is also an advisor to numerous international organizations, school districts, and schools.

On the program...

I-BEST at Work
Utilizing Washington State's I-BEST model for integrated basic education and skills training, learn how one Iowa education institution is working to build its workforce.

Breakout Sessions
Discover the engaging strategies being used by employers and educators that are making a difference.

Technology
Explore and interact with virtual and simulation technology that is changing education.



The Diversity in STEM Conference is being  
brought to you by:

Hawkeye Community College

Iowa Department of Education

Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council

Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber  

 

   

  
CVFestivalExhibitor Registration is OPEN for the Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival

The third annual Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival will take place on Thursday, November 12 from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, Iowa.  

 

The goals of the festival are to promote, inspire and engage youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities and to introduce children and parents to STEM careers.

 

Who is Invited to Exhibit!  

  • Businesses with a STEM focus
  • Institutions of higher education
  • Community non-profit groups
  • Government organizations
  • Other organizations providing STEM education     

There is no charge for exhibitors to participate, but all exhibitors are required to register. Register below. 

    

 

 

The Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival is a community-wide partnership led by the Northeast Iowa Region Governor's STEM Advisory Council at the University of Northern Iowa, Waterloo Community Schools, Cedar Falls Community School District, AEA 267, Black Hawk County Extension and Outreach, Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, Hawkeye Community College, University of Northern Iowa, John Deere, Grout Museum District, Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley and the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

 

If you have questions about exhibiting, please contact Jeff Beneke at [email protected] or 319-273-7397.     

  
PSANew STEM PSA Released
 
Click on the picture below to view the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council's new public service announcement.

 
   
  
Creating STEM Connections 

The Hub is 
guided by the Governor's STEM Advisory Council and is dedicated to creating greater student achievement in STEM subjects and a stronger STEM workforce.

Thank you for joining us in advancing STEM education in Iowa. If you would like to contribute to this newsletter, send an email to [email protected]u
 
Sincerely,
Jeff Beneke 
Northeast Iowa Regional STEM Hub