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South Central Iowa STEM Region The STEM Hub at Drake University serves South Central Iowa for the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council. Dr. S. Derry, Hub Manager
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Morlock, Events & Communication The Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Advisory Council leads the Governor’s state STEM initiative. This Council, co-chaired by Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Vermeer Corporation President and CEO Mary Andringa, was created by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s to increase student interest and achievement in STEM and to promote economic development in the state. One of Council’s initial action items is to increase student interest in STEM through the implementation of scale-up projects. In the spring of 2012, in a competitive process, Drake University was selected as the South Central Iowa STEM Hub. As a hub, Drake’s responsibility will be to fund the implementation of scale-up programs, develop an action plan for the South Central region, conduct a needs analysis and strength analysis in the South Central Region and evaluate the implementation of the scale-up programs. The Regional Manager, Advisory Board, and staff will also identify, grow, and create STEM programs at the university and in the surrounding area.

Seeking exhibitors for the Department for the Blind's Community STEM Festival! DATE: October 24TIME: 12 – 3PM THEME: Re...
08/26/2026

Seeking exhibitors for the Department for the Blind's Community STEM Festival! DATE: October 24
TIME: 12 – 3PM THEME: Reach for the Stars. The event will be full of hands-on activities that align with Iowa careers. Perfect for K-12 students and families.
Register to exhibit: https://forms.gle/YZb56VPqXy2oRnTY6 (Exhibitor parking is FREE)

The start of another school year is the perfect time to thank the teachers who are making an impact on STEM education in...
08/24/2026

The start of another school year is the perfect time to thank the teachers who are making an impact on STEM education in Iowa.

Nominate an outstanding teacher who get students excited about a future in STEM for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award!
educate.iowa.gov/STEM/TeacherAward

It's back! The All-Southern STEM Festival is coming to Wayne County Fair Grounds, and we're seeking exhibitors. DATE: Oc...
08/19/2026

It's back! The All-Southern STEM Festival is coming to Wayne County Fair Grounds, and we're seeking exhibitors. DATE: October 17 TIME: 10am-2pm LOCATION: Corydon, IA. This event will be full of hands-on activities that align to Iowa careers. Perfect for K-8 students and families. Free walking tacos and cookies for all! EXHIBITORS register here: https://forms.gle/LU22sdnj6BFTnQa76

Science teacher in the wild alert! Shelby Bee collected data for the Whiterock Conservancy for her STEM Teacher Externs...
08/12/2026

Science teacher in the wild alert! Shelby Bee collected data for the Whiterock Conservancy for her STEM Teacher Externship this summer.

The Iowa STEM Teacher Extern Program places educators in community businesses for paid work in the summer. Learn more at: educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Externships

06/23/2026

Now accepting proposals for presentations, panelists and roundtable discussions at the 2026 Iowa STEM Summit.

06/23/2026

Educators from all across Iowa convened in Earlham last week for the fifth annual BEST STEMposium.

Congratulations! We can't wait to meet you all!
06/18/2026

Congratulations! We can't wait to meet you all!

Congratulations to our 2026-27 Youth Ambassadors! 👏👏👏

Over 80 young Iowans applied to represent their peers and be a voice for youth in Iowa this year. Wow! We are excited to work with these incredible young leaders!

Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council STEMposium:3 Incredible Days of Learning!Kimberly Adams of Clarke Community School...
06/18/2026

Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council STEMposium:
3 Incredible Days of Learning!

Kimberly Adams of Clarke Community Schools participates during an Innovation Lab tour at the Science Center of Iowa.

The Innovation Lab is a dynamic, hands-on makerspace designed for visitors of all ages to explore STEM, art, and technology. Through rotating themes and interactive workshops, guests experiment with robotics, 3D design, coding, and AI to bring their own creative ideas to life.

Find details here: https://www.sciowa.org/programs-and-events/family-and-all-ages-programs/innovation-lab-2/

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