STEM BEST Program award applications will open in under a month! New this year, awards amounts for individual models will be for $50,000! Start gathering your team for this amazing opportunity and join the STEM BEST family this year! 🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/BEST

Attention, Southeast Iowa STEM Region! Know an outstanding STEM teacher? Consider nominating them for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award! Details at the link.

📣Nominations are NOW OPEN! 🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/TeacherAw… Do you know an outstanding 🧪science, 💻technology, ⚙engineering or 🧮mathematic teacher? We want to hear about them! Nominate a teacher you know today for the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Google!

We're open for registration! This fall, the younger club will work on coding projects, robotics, team work, and presentation skills. The older club will partner with small businesses to design, program, install, and showcase LED displays, and we'll pilot an extension to this 💡

The All-Southern Iowa STEM Fest is growing, but we still need exhibitors! Why host a table? --tons of kids & families come --there's amazing STEM --it's fun --& free fancy tacos 4 all! To exhibit: forms.gle/CU4GaRNU6jeXyN… Partners: East Penn Mnf, Corydon Hy-Vee, Iowa STEM SC Hub

⭐We're celebrating STEM Teacher Externs all summer! 📷Angie teaches at GMG Elementary School 🐟 Emily teaches science at Postville HS 🪑 Brad teaches math at Davenport Assumption HS 🎣 Shanti teaches science at Elizabeth Tate HS in Iowa City Great work, Externs! 👏

Did you catch our latest newsletter? Don't miss out! 🏆 Iowa STEM Teacher Award nominations now open 💪 Teachers in the region spent the summer strengthening their practice 🔭 Local organization offers (telescopic) trips to the stars READ MORE: conta.cc/4fScCoD

Each year we say it: EVERYBODY'S GOT THEIR ROCK STARS! Check out our past Iowa STEM Teacher Award Recipients. We're seeking nominations for 2026's special 6 (1 per hub). Honor that special STEM teacher in your life today! Info: educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem…

We're seeking exhibitors! East Penn, Corydon Hy-Vee &the Hub are partnering for the All-Southern Iowa STEM Fest! Date: Sat, Oct 25; 10am-2pm Location: Wayne Cty Fair Grounds For: PK – all 8 & Fams Reg: forms.gle/yF8Js2SnJxX29K…

👀Your Southeast Iowa STEM Region friends have been busy! Check out the spotlight section on our site for a look into the area STEM partners sparking curiosity, generating interest, and opening career pathways for kids throughout the region. CHECK IT OUT: se.iowastem.org/stem-spotlight

"The percent of students who achieved at least one work-based learning experience while in high school reached 45% for seniors in the class of 2025, up nearly 20 percentage points with an over 76% rate of increase in the last two years" READ MORE: educate.iowa.gov/press-release/…

👀 Did you catch our latest Southeast Iowa STEM Region newsletter? 🤝 STEM BEST applications open ✉️ Invitation to upcoming STEM Summit 🏆 STEM Teacher Award nominations being accepted 🗞️ More from around the region CHECK IT OUT: conta.cc/4p6nd3g

Don't miss out! Registration for the Iowa STEM Summit closes 1 week from today! 📝 iowastemsummit2025.sched.com/#oneweek #IowaSTEMSummit #STEMSummit #AcceleratingInnovation

Know of a program that exemplifies the Iowa STEM mission to increase student interest in science, technology, engineering, and math? Let us know by applying for the Iowa STEM Seal of Approval: educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem/stem…

⚠️ The RFP for the new STEM Scale-Up Program cycle closes tomorrow. ⚠️ Prospective program providers, be sure to submit your proposal before it's too late! ➡ educate.iowa.gov/STEM/ScaleUp#1… #stemscaleupprogram #scaleup

💪 Learn how Lee County Conservation is flexing their "mussels" and providing immersive STEM learning in the classroom and far, far beyond. READ STORY: se.iowastem.org/news/2025/10/o…

🔎 Dive into the exciting world of STEM with our dynamic, curated Teachable Moment lessons! Explore everything from mathematic games to engineering challenges and more, for everyone from preschool through high school. Check it out: educate.iowa.gov/.../stem.../st…

🌉 Learn how Van Buren County CSD is using STEM to build bridges to the community, spark curiosity, and create pathways to opportunity. Check out their story and more in this month's Southeast Iowa STEM Region newsletter. READ HERE: conta.cc/48ifhFH

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Computer Science Education Week, December 6-12! This year’s theme in Iowa “Elementary, My Dear Coder.” Check out the free events for teachers and students! Space is limited! LEARN MORE: educate.iowa.gov/.../computer-s…