The annual cycle of life for Iowa’s STEM Council is designed around reaching the overarching goals to increase interest and achievement in STEM studies and careers. By partnering with students, parents, educators, employers, non-profits, policy leaders and others, the STEM Council provides inspiring opportunities for innovation and authentic career-linked learning. Signature events coming up are:
STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair
- August 20, 2023: Hands-on STEM activities on the Grand Concourse from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, stage acts on the MidAmerican Stage from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Iowa STEM Teacher Award
- August 20 – October 10, 2023: Nomination period open
- October 11 – November 14, 2023: Teacher application open
- February – March 2024: Awards announced
Iowa Classrooms + Workplaces Summit
- Coming soon: Registration opens
- September 24: Pre-event reception
- September 25: Iowa Classrooms + Workplaces Summit at the Iowa Events Center
STEM BEST Program
- October 2 – December 13, 2023: Application window open for 2024-2025 academic year
- February 2024: Award announced
- February 2024-May 2025: Planning and implementation
STEM Scale-Up Program
- August 1 – September 12, 2023: RFP open for providers of STEM programs to be offered on the 2024-2025 Scale-Up Program menu
- January 9 – February 27, 2024: Application open to educators
- April 5, 2024: Awards announced for following 2024-2025 academic year
Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program
- Fall 2023 – Spring 2024: Teacher and workplace host applications are open all year for summer placement (Fall – Spring submission is preferred)
- Summer 2024: Six-week Teacher Externships experience
Well over one million youth have been impacted by STEM Council programming and events over the years. To learn more about how you can get involved, contact us at Info@IowaSTEM.org or visit www.IowaSTEM.org.