Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council

Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council The Iowa STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is dedicated to building a strong STEM education foundation for all Iowans.

Established in July 2011 via Governor’s Executive Order, the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is a public-private partnership of educators, companies and Iowa students and families addressing policies and programs designed to improve Iowa’s educational system focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The STEM Council works to engage and prepare students for a career-

ready workforce path, regain our state’s historic leadership position in education and provide a vital competitive economic advantage now, and for the future, to ensure that every Iowa student has access to world-class STEM education opportunities. The 50-member STEM Council is co-chaired by Governor Kim Reynolds and Foundation Analytical Laboratory Owner and Director of Technical Services Diane Young. Effective July 1, 2023, the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council became part of the Iowa Department of Education. This change was part of a broader state government realignment to bring together entities working with similar subject matter. Iowans can expect the same quality services they have come to expect while benefiting from strengthened connections and coordination between programs that support college and career readiness. For more information, visit https://iowastem.org.

In his nomination, 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Awardee Justin Heckman was described as 🌟"an exceptional STEM educator who mod...
09/04/2026

In his nomination, 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Awardee Justin Heckman was described as 🌟"an exceptional STEM educator who models lifelong learning through curiosity, grit, and authentic passion." 🌟

Does that sound like a teacher you know? Nominate them today for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeppJf2hC2U03skfkojQfHAl8tn7x5bj-Zyq3xwvKqLI34UNw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103114505623294974459

👏Thank you Google for sponsoring the Iowa STEM Teacher Award Program!

2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Justin Heckman, Southwest Io...

09/04/2026

Less than a month remains to nominate an outstanding teacher who gets students excited about a future in STEM for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award!

Recognize your outstanding STEM educators today.

https://educate.iowa.gov/.../iowa-stem-teacher-award-program
Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council

Say "thank you" to a teacher who is making an impact!Nominate them for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Google....
09/03/2026

Say "thank you" to a teacher who is making an impact!

Nominate them for the Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Google. ⤵

educate.iowa.gov/STEM/TeacherAward

08/31/2026

School is back in session and there's plenty to catch up on in our latest newsletter. Check it out! ⤵

🏆Nominate an outstanding teacher!
👥STEM Advisory Council meeting
💡STEM BEST: Idea lab, Application opening
🚀Summit registration opening soon
🎒STEMsights: Back to School



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T-minus 70 days to launch! 🚀Will you be there? 🙋📩 Registration opens soon! Sign up to be notified when it does 👉 https:/...
08/28/2026

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✨STEM BEST applications open next week! There's no need to wait. Create your IowaGrants account today and check out the ...
08/28/2026

✨STEM BEST applications open next week!

There's no need to wait. Create your IowaGrants account today and check out the resources available on our website to start preparing your application with your team!
🔗educate.iowa.gov/STEM/BEST

We can't wait to welcome YOU to the STEM BEST family!

Thinking about applying for the 2026–27 STEM BEST® Program award? Join this virtual Idea Lab to connect with veteran STE...
08/25/2026

Thinking about applying for the 2026–27 STEM BEST® Program award?

Join this virtual Idea Lab to connect with veteran STEM BEST® educators and colleagues who have successfully developed innovative work-based learning experiences. Register today!

🔗https://idoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/UOKrnNSnS3qwefPWFZ69OQ #/registration

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