North Central Iowa STEM Region

Submit a proposal for the Iowa STEM Summit!
💡Presentations, panelists and roundtable discussions
💡All STEM disciplines and content areas
💡Inclusion of varying perspectives encouraged (students, educators, business partners)

https://iowastemsummit2026.sched.com/

Save the date! 📅 The Iowa STEM Summit is coming back on November 6. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for exciting updates and announcements here and via the Iowa STEM newsletter.

Bold ideas will take flight at this year’s Iowa STEM Summit! Will you be there?

📆 November 6

📍 Iowa Events Center, Des Moines

Submit a proposal for the Iowa STEM Summit in November!
💡Innovative Teaching & Learning
💡STEM School Leadership & Policy/Advocacy
💡Collaboration & Partnerships
💡Emerging Trends & Technology

https://iowastemsummit2026.sched.com/

Help us make a match! is looking for a Lake Mills area business to host a Computer Science teacher this summer as an Iowa STEM Teacher Extern.

🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externships

📣 Call for Proposals is OPEN for the 2026 Iowa STEM Summit!

🌟Have insights to share? We’re not looking for perfection, we’re looking for real, authentic presentations that other Iowa educators can relate to🌟

Submit your proposal here: https://iowastemsummit2026.sched.com/

Help us make a match! is looking for a Marshalltown area business to host a Computer Science teacher this summer as an Iowa STEM Teacher Extern.

🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externships

The beauty of an Iowa STEM Teacher Externship? Each one is unique and crafted to mutually benefit the teacher extern and workplace host! Help us match these interested participants to better STEM education in the {region}.

💡 Computer Science educator near Marshalltown is looking for a workplace host
🌱 A DNR resource center workplace host in Lehigh is looking for an ag or environmental science teacher
⚙ Computer Science teacher in is looking to extern at a robotics business

Think of someone who fits the bill? Share this post with them!

Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Information about the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships program including goals, application materials and testimonials.

🍎 Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation week by nominating a dedicated teacher for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award! They'll received statewide recognition plus money for their classroom and themselves!

✨Nominate someone you know 👉 educate.iowa.gov/STEM/TeacherAward

🙏Thanks to for sponsoring the Iowa STEM Teacher Award Program

Help us out! We are looking to match Iowa DNR Prairie Resource Center with an agriculture or environmental science teacher in the Lehigh area for a rewarding summer externship experience! Anyone come to mind? Share this post with them!

🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externships

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