The @IowaSTEM Advisory Council is looking for STEM stakeholders to share what’s working in their classrooms and communities to turn bold ideas into action as presenters and panelists at the 2026 Iowa STEM Summit. Submit your proposal today and help create innovation in STEM in Iowa! bit.ly/4djUX8v #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight

At an alternative school, we often fight the stigma that our students aren't STEM students. This grant proved otherwise. Watching a student who previously struggled in school meticulously calibrate a pH meter to save their crop is exactly why we do this.

Iowa STEM is seeking proposals for the #IowaSTEMSummit from educators, business partners and students. 👀 💡Have insights to share? Submit a proposal today! 👉 iowastemsummit2026.sched.com… #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight

Students in Muscatine are turning data into action, using data science to tackle real questions in their community and presenting solutions that could leave a lasting impact beyond their school walls as they “Reinvent Muscatine”. 🔗educate.iowa.gov/headline-st…

One NW Iowa school is bringing math problems to life through authentic, hands-on learning. Check it out⤵️ 🔗educate.iowa.gov/headline-st… #IowaSTEM #TeacherAward #AuthenticLearning #RealWorldLearning

Congratulations to our Iowa STEM Youth Ambassador 2026 graduates! 🎓 We're cheering them on as they continue onto college and careers! 👏👏👏

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.

Have a great teacher for a science, technology, engineering or mathematics class? Let us know about them! Nominate an outstanding teacher you know for the 2027 Iowa STEM Teacher Award

We are looking for practical, relatable examples of work being done by Iowa educators and business partners to advance STEM education. 👩‍🔬👩‍🏫👩‍🚀🧑‍💻🧑‍🏭🧑‍💼🧑‍⚕️ Sound like you? Submit a proposal to speak at the 2026 #IowaSTEMSummit! 🔗 iowastemsummit2026.sched.com… #WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight

ICYMI - STEM BEST Explore is back for a second summer! We can't wait to see what these STEM BEST Program models do this summer to expand career connected learning in their communities! 🔗educate.iowa.gov/headline-st…

🍎 Let's get a round of applause for Pamela Joselyn, Southeast Iowa STEM region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 📽 youtu.be/-EaGo-9q6TU Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Ms. Joslyn! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎Join us in celebrating North Central Iowa STEM region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Anna Brooks for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 📽 youtube.com/watch?v=m8KLnqRv… Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Ms. Brooks! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎 This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, let's hear it for Dylan Shaffer, the Northeast Iowa STEM region's 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient. 📽 youtube.com/watch?v=b-1EtWNH… Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Mr. Shaffer! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎We're giving a shoutout to Southwest Iowa STEM region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient, Justin Heckman in honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 📽 youtu.be/HVGh3va3nj0 Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Mr. Heckman! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

Today we’re highlighting Beth Smith, a 20-year kindergarten teacher at Kreft Elementary in @LewisCentralCSD. She enjoys helping young students see themselves as capable thinkers and creators by incorporating @IowaSTEM computer science concepts like pattern recognition and basic coding at the start of their educational journey. Thank you, Ms. Smith! #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! All this week, we’re highlighting some of Iowa’s outstanding teachers from across the state. Today, we’re featuring Emily Neal, a science educator with nearly three decades of experience. Neal is currently an English Language Learner high school science, physical science and chemistry teacher at Postville Community School District. Thank you to all teachers for your dedicated work in Iowa schools! #TAW2026 #CelebrateTeachersIA tinyurl.com/379ueth7

🍎Help us celebrate South Central Iowa STEM region 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Jared Almandinger this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 📽 youtu.be/TcHc-IoLWGo Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Mr. Almandinger! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎We're celebrating the Northwest STEM region's 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Alan Bandstra for #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 📽 youtu.be/MvkZWM0cHZU Thanks for all you do for STEM education in Iowa, Mr. Bandstra! 👏👏👏 #CelebrateTeachersIA #TAW2026

🍎 Nominate a dedicated teacher for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award to celebrate #NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek! Recipients receive money and statewide recognition! 👉 educate.iowa.gov/STEM/Teache… 🙏Thank you @Google for sponsoring the Iowa STEM Teacher Award Program

The latest Iowa STEM update is packed with updates, highlights and opportunities! Check it out ⤵ 🔗 lnks.gd/3/3Tzj5XB 📝 Call for Proposals - Iowa STEM Summit 🏆 STEM BEST Explore Awards announced 🤝 WANTED: Externs and Workplace Hosts 🤖 National Robotics Week