Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is accepting applications until Feb. 28

The Iowa Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council is now accepting applications for the STEM Scale-Up Program that provides educators and students throughout the state with access to exemplary STEM educational opportunities. These programs are some of the top in the nation and offer a diverse range of STEM activities to nearly 100,000 students each year. *The application period for the STEM Scale-Up Program closes on February 28, at 6 pm.

13 programs, based on the council’s strategic priorities including agricultural science, computational thinking, early learning, ecology and energy education, mathematics, STEM and arts integration, STEM careers, integration into existing curriculum and transdisciplinary learning, will be offered. These priorities will provide Iowa students with educational opportunities that emphasize the necessary skills needed for the future workforce. Students who participate in the STEM Scale-Up Program have historically performed better on statewide tests compared to students who do not participate. These students also have an increased interest in STEM subjects and careers.

If you have any questions, please contact Kay Schmalen, Director of Professional Learning and North Central Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council Member.