@IowaSTEM

The STEM Council, aka Iowa STEM, engages and prepares Iowa students for a career-ready workforce path. Iowa STEM is part of the @IADeptofEd.

 State of Iowa
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Joined January 2012
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Iowa STEM is pleased to announce our newest team member! Jordan Menning is Iowa STEM's NW Regional Manager. Please join us in welcoming Jordan to the Iowa STEM team!
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This past summer, 17 #STEMBEST models kept career-connected learning top-of-mind for students STEM BEST Explore funding. Ready to do the same for your students? Applications for new and returning schools to join STEM BEST are open through Nov. 3. #IowaSTEM
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“The STEM Council is incredibly proud of our Youth Ambassador group that has taken ownership of this project and brought this idea to life." 🤔Curious? Want to be part of the student poster walk? Learn more: educate.iowa.gov/headline-st…

Poster walk to spotlight student STEM research, projects

Iowa high school students can submit STEM poster proposals by Oct. 1 for the Nov. 6 Iowa STEM Summit in Des Moines.

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Registration is open for the 2026 Iowa STEM Summit! We can't wait to see you! Learn more: educate.iowa.gov/headline-st… #IowaSTEMsummit #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight

Registration Opens for the Iowa STEM Summit: Where Bold Ideas Take Flight

Registration is now open for the 2026 Iowa STEM Summit, hosted by the Governor's STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education.

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Make your teacher's year with a nomination for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by @Google! Nominations are open through September 30. 👉forms.gle/emVsMZ7ksHPVCSHK6 #IowaSTEM #TeacherAward
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Applications are open for STEM BEST Program Awards! Let's add your school to the map! 📍 educate.iowa.gov/STEM/BEST #IowaSTEM #STEMBEST
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Excited for these teachers to bring industry experience to the classroom! Since its launch, @IowaSTEM has enabled over 1,000 teacher externships in workplaces across the state. thegazette.com/news/educatio…

Iowa teachers take summer work-based learning experiences back to the classroom

Two Marion High School teachers applying what they learned at NewBoCo to their “zombie apocolypse” science class

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Nominations are open for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by @Google. Learn more 👉 educate.iowa.gov/headline-st… Submit your nomination by September 30! #IowaSTEM #TeacherAward

Nominate an outstanding teacher for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award

Exceptional educators throughout Iowa are making a difference every day by getting students ready for exciting careers that are in high demand.

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Say "thank you" to a teacher who is making an impact by nominating them for the #IowaSTEM #TeacherAward, sponsored by @Google . ⤵ educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Teache…
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💰Does your school want $50,000 to expand #WorkBasedLearning and #CareerConnectedLearning experiences? 🚨#STEMBEST applications are now open! Learn more ⤵ educate.iowa.gov/headline-st… #IowaSTEM

Unlock career-connected opportunities with STEM BEST®

STEM BEST® Program award applications open today, Sept. 1.

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Celebrate the first day of school and give a deserving STEM teacher a little extra pep in their step as they kick off the new school year by nominating them for the #IowaSTEM #TeacherAward, sponsored by @Google. Nominations are OPEN NOW! 👇 🔗 educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Teache…
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Tomatoes aren't the only thing growing this summer in the Easton Valley greenhouse! Life skills are blossoming for students participating in their Summer Internship Program, funded in part through the Council's STEM BEST Explore award. Full story ⤵️ educate.iowa.gov/headline-st…
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Looking to pilot some bold new ideas as the new school year launches? 🚀 Build on those ideas and find connection at the #IowaSTEMsummit. It's only three months away! #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight
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Learn more: iowastemsummit2026.sched.com…

Iowa STEM Summit 2026 Schedule & Directory

Des Moines, IA, USA - See the full schedule of events happening Nov 6 - 6, 2026 and explore the directory of .

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🍎As attention turns toward the start of a new school year, help us recognize the Iowa teachers who are making an impact on their communities and inspiring students in STEM. 🏆Know a teacher who deserves the #IowaSTEMTeacherAward? Nominate them today! 🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Teache…

Iowa STEM Teacher Award

Learn about the Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Google, including nomination timeline, applicant eligibility, selection process, and past recipient

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Last week, we celebrated another record setting summer of the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program at the annual Externships Forum! Read all about it and check out the event photo gallery ⤵️ educate.iowa.gov/headline-st… #iowastemteacherexternships

Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Forum highlights school, workplace partnerships

Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program participants gathered in Ankeny on July 22 for the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Forum.

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⏰Tomorrow is your last chance to submit a session proposal for the #IowaSTEMSummit #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight Submitting by tomorrow's deadline helps our team build out the agenda, which we know you are all eager to see! 👀 Help us make it happen! 🔗tinyurl.com/IowaSTEMSummitCF…
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Only one week left! Share your spark by submitting a proposal for the #IowaSTEMSummit #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight 📝 cfp.sched.com/speaker/YlBMOT…
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Celebrate #WorldEmojiDay! 📅 🗣️a STEM field you 🩷 ... but you can only use emojis‼️
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🫵You bring the ideas 👍We'll handle the rest Submit your proposal to present at the Iowa STEM Summit before it's too late! 🔗tinyurl.com/IowaSTEMSummitCF… #IowaSTEMSummit #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight
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