See what your STEM neighbors have been up to

Our STEM spotlights originally appear in our monthly newsletter as a way of bringing awareness to the abundance of STEM in Southeast Iowa. You can catch these spotlights, receive important program updates from the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, learn about opportunities in your area, and more by subscribing.

Elementary-aged students working together on a science activity

January Spotlight: Fort Madison Community School District

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Teachers in the Fort Madison Community School District are using Iowa STEM Scale-Up to promote STEM engagement in elementary students.
Museum employee engaging with student using Bee Bots

December Spotlight: The Iowa Children's Museum

Sunday, December 15, 2024
The Iowa Children's Museum collaborates with area schools and fellow nonprofits to carry out an array of enrichment programming on-site and off.
QCESC people pose for photo at 2024 Celebration of STEM event

November Spotlight: Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC)

Friday, November 15, 2024
Quad City Engineering & Science Council works to encourage and support students to study STEM-related fields with a variety of programs and initiatives.
Students and adult helpers engaged in hands-on science activities.

October Spotlight: NewBoCo

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
In addition to supporting districts in providing in-school opportunities for computer science, NewBoCo is also proud to provide out-of-school programs for students.