Iowa’s first ever esports STEM Festival is in the books! NW STEM hosted an esports festival at WITCC today.

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Congrats to Lili and Hannah on their great representation of our program, district, and @siouxlandCAPS yesterday!

Grateful to Iowa Department of Education, Iowa STEM, and NW Iowa STEM Region for a fantastic day of learning and networking.

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Educators, how many times have you heard a student ask, “When will I ever use this?”

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Did you know that April is Math & Statistics Awareness Month? From unlocking mysteries of the universe to shaping technological advancements, math & statistics are the backbone of innovation. Let's crunch some numbers & celebrate the magic of math!
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Welcome messages to start today’s Summit from Diane Young, Co-Chair of the Iowa STEM Council; Justin Lewis, STEM Bureau Chief; and McKenzie Snow, Director of the Iowa Department of Education.

2024 STEM classrooms and Workplaces Summit is kicked off by STEM Council Co-Chair, Diane Young

We’re getting ready to kick off the 2024 Iowa Classrooms + Workplaces Summit, brought to you by the Iowa STEM Council and Iowa Department of Education! We’ve got a full day of engaging sessions planned. If you’re attending, please feel free to share about your experience and tag us!

Iowa Science Phenomena Blitz in Ida Grove on Saturday, April 27! Participants in the morning public event and afternoon educator-only workshop will come away with an expanded knowledge on taking photos and videos of nature with your phone. Check it out 👉 zurl.co/3r7N

NW STEM is hosting an Esports Festival
Grades 9-12
April 26, 2024
WITCC
Students will:
See WITCC's gaming arena
Visit NW colleges & universities for career pathway options
Shout casting
& Much More!
Panel discussion w/ WITCC's Esports Team
Gaming
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Congratulations to Stephanie Prussing, our NW Iowa STEM Region recipient of the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, presented by Kemin Industries.

Prussing is recognized for her work in promoting computer science and technology instruction through her classes and extracurricular activities.

Happy April Fools' Day! While we have a lot of fun with our STEM events and programs, we're not fooling around when it comes to advancing STEM knowledge and technology. Stay curious and stay innovative! 🎉

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Get inspired! Iowa PBS recently highlighted Iowan Dasia Taylor and her work to inspire students to explore STEM fields. Taylor is well-known for her groundbreaking work in the medical field, creating sutures that change color when infection is detected. zurl.co/flqB

Happy National Ag Day! Let's celebrate the vital role of agriculture—and STEM— in our lives and communities. From farm to table, ag innovation powers our world. Together, we're cultivating a brighter future! 🚜🌾

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The Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program allows teachers to gain experience working with a local business. STEM Teacher Externs are exposed to real-world STEM applications while working side-by-side with industry employees.

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