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
06/04/2026
Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council Summit Save the Date!
Q: What are doing on November 6?
A: Pencil us in today! Right now, we're seeking insightful, diverse experts to share their experiences with event-goers. Look for more info:
Iowa STEM Summit 2026 Schedule Check out the schedule for Iowa STEM Summit 2026
06/02/2026
Dear Parents,
Do you need ideas for keeping your kid's curious mind engaged? We've got some for you! Check out:
1. Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council Teachable Moment is a collection of activities and lessons to help use the precious time of learners and caregivers. Link: https://educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem-resources/stem-teachable-moment
2. IPTV Science Phenomena is a collection of local phenomena that help to shift learning in science from "learning about" to "figuring out" by engaging students with phenomena that are local to them. Parts of the collection were built with help from Iowa STEM teacher externs. Link: https://thinktv.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/iowa-science-phenomena/
3. Science Center of Iowa Public Learning Resources take you outside of the walls of SCI and bring science to your home! Link: https://www.sciowa.org/education/public-learning-resources/
05/29/2026
Real-world mathematics along the path to success On an unseasonably warm and sunny April morning at Oak Grove Park in northwest Iowa, one might expect to hear birds chirping and squirrels scurrying.
05/26/2026
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.
05/26/2026
Can't wait to see the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council BEST Explore summer programs in action!
ICYMI: This summer, $300,000 in funds from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, STEM BEST® Explore is providing real-world STEM learning opportunities to life for students this summer. https://bit.ly/4dKXNDx0
05/26/2026
School may be coming to an end, but the STEM fun can continue all summer long thanks to the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council Teachable Moment collection! Discover lessons and activities for all grades and ages—with online and unplugged options! 🌟🔬
👉 https://educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem-resources/stem-teachable-moment
05/21/2026
From the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council:
Summit Save-the-Date & Call for Proposals
What are doing on November 6? Pencil us in today! Right now, we're seeking insightful, diverse experts to share their experiences with Summit attendees.
Follow this link for details: https://iowastemsummit2026.sched.com/
Or email with questions.
We hope to make this the best gathering, yet!
05/21/2026
The Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council SC Hub is partnering with Oakridge Neighborhood Services Summer Programming to host the 11th annual STEAM on the Ridge. Please register today to secure a table for this fun, education-packed event.
05/20/2026
Thank you to Howe Elementary School for inviting the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council South Central STEM Hub to career day. And thanks to Creighton Cox, SC Advisory Board member extraordinaire, for talking about building careers and being our activity expert for How to Read a Blueprint.
05/14/2026
We had the best time with Ottumwa Community School District kindergarteners at Wapello County-Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Discovery Days. It was a BEE-autiful day of learning. Thanks for the invite!