Greatness STEMs from
Hands-On Learning
With help from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
What is STEM?
A focus on making sure Iowa students are
competitive across four vital disciplines:
 Science
 Technology
 Engineering
 Mathematics
STEM brings Iowans opportunity and
fuels Iowa’s economy!
Why does STEM matter?
STEM will:
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Be a vital economic development advantage for quality job
growth in our state
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Prime the STEM career pipeline with more interested and
able Iowa students
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Prepare students for 72,000 STEM jobs in Iowa by 2018
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Provide four-times the employment opportunities available
in other fields
STEM graduates will be highly sought after!
Why the Iowa Governor’s
STEM Advisory Council?
Executive Order Seventy-Four began the Iowa
Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. The Council
began with the following objectives:
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Engage the public and private sectors in STEM
education;
Increase students interest and achievement in STEM;
Recruit and prepare teachers to teach STEM;
Map STEM education to economic development;
Develop and implement a statewide STEM plan.
Who is leading STEM efforts
in Iowa?
Governor Branstad created the Iowa Governor’s
STEM Advisory Council in 2011 as a partnership
of educators, businesses, students and families
46 Council Members
90 Regional Board members
Over 250 contributors statewide
Co-Chairs
• Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds
• Vermeer Corp. President & CEO Mary Andringa
Regional network of six hubs
Regional STEM Managers
NORTH CENTRAL REGION
Paul Gibbins
515.294.0645
pgibbins@iastate.edu
Http://www.extention.iastate.edu/stem
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
Sarah Derry
515.271.2403
Sarah.derry@drake.edu
http://scstemhub.drake.edu
NORTHWEST REGION
Molly Faber
712.362.8341
mefaber@iowalakes.edu
http://www.iowalakes.edu/stem
SOUTHWEST REGION
Deb Frazee
712.623.2541
Frazee@swcciowa.edu
www.swcciowa.edu/alumni-andcommunity/southwest-iowa-stem-region
NORTHEAST REGION
Jeff Beneke
319.273.7397
Jeff.beneke@uni.edu
http://www.neiowastem.com
SOUTHEAST REGION
Kristine Bullock
319.335.4042
Kristine-bullock@uiowa.edu
http://se.iowastem.org
Key STEM Programs
• Scale-Up Programs
• Real World Teacher Externships
• Iowa STEM Businesses Engaging Students
and Teachers (BEST)
• STEM Festivals
What are Scale-Up
Programs?
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Top-notch kits and curriculum distributed to
educators across Iowa
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Selected by an expert review panel who
recommend and approve programs based on
demonstrated success
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Each Scale-Up program has the flexibility to be
implemented in any size community
Additional Information: Jastorff@IowaSTEM.gov
Scale-Up of Exemplary STEM
Programs
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3,106 classrooms and clubs engaged
>100,000 Iowa Youth Involved in 2013-14
All 9 Scale-Up programs in 2013-14 had a positive
effect on student interest in STEM topics and careers
About 75% of Past Scale-Up Educators Sustained
Programs After Seed Funding
What are Real World
Externships ?
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Provide educators with the experience to
expose students to STEM careers
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Teachers works side-by-side with local
businesses and organizations in or near the
communities they serve
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Business hosts are able to provide teachers
with inspiring, meaningful projects, working
with mentors, enjoying a strong return
investment
Real World Teacher
Externships
Percentage of Teachers Agree
• 88% - Externships Were Relevant to the
Courses They Taught
• 87% - Externships Impacted Their
Understanding of 21st Century Skills
• 93% - Externships Were More Valuable
then ANY Other Professional Development
What is STEM BEST?
Businesses Engaging Student and Teachers
• Innovative high school program model built
on the partnerships of businesses, 9-12 and
higher educational institutions
• Students solve real-world problems using
industry standards and mentored by
employers
• Business and education partner to produce
personalized learning experiences that
prepare students for a knowledge-based
economy
STEM BEST Partners
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Tamara Chelf, School to Work Coordinator
Chris Like, STEAM Specialist Iowa BIG: Cedar
Rapids/College Community
Trace Pickering, Associate Superintendent Northeast
Alicia Christansen, Principle Rocket Manufacturing:
Rock Valley
Chad Janzen, Superintendent STEM Innovator
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Kirkwood, University of Iowa, Clear Creek Amana, College
Community, Iowa City, Regina, Solon, Tipton, West Branch
Leslie Flynn, Professor
Why STEM Festivals?
• Regional managers engage a broad range of partners
throughout their region
• Raise awareness and interest in STEM-related
curriculum and opportunities for students at all grade
levels
• Business Partners can support STEM Festivals by
exhibiting, displaying, investing or serving on a planning
committee
Contact your regional manager for more information
Funding of Iowa STEM
• $5.2 million – Annual Legislative Appropriation
• $3.55 million - Cost-Share Savings 2014
• Scale-up Providers, Regional Hub Institutions,
STEM Classroom Partners, Strategic America
• $1.008 million – Grants FY 2015
• Three NSF grants and Carver Charitable Trust
• $462,500 – Private Sector Investment, 2013-14
How you can help
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Learn more – start by visiting www.IowaSTEM.gov
Connect to STEM in your area
Encourage youth to pursue STEM
Encourage businesses to partner with STEM
education in their communities
Spread the word
Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
@IowaSTEM
Greatness STEMs from inspiring imagination!