14 Jan 2016

QCESC Update - Upcoming Key Events, Scholarships & Awards

By Quad City Engineering & Science Council
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Happy New Year!
We are excited to share with you several upcoming STEM (Science, Technology, Enginee...
11 Dec 2015

Volunteers Still Needed for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Tournaments December 12th and 13th at the Putnam Museum in Davenport

By Quad City Engineering & Science Council
Quad City Area Volunteers Needed:
Volunteers are currently being sought to support 2 upcoming
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotic competitions and events in our 7th year in the Quad City area reaching ~

1,400 students in grades K-12.  

No previous experience or technical background is required for many of the volunteer positions with adults and college and high school students eligible to volunteer. Full day commitment is preferred but there are opportunities for half-day.
Current Openings for Volunteers are listed at:
It doesn't matter what you volunteer for, you will always walk away at the end of the day with a sense of pride and fulfillment, knowing that you have helped children experience what they never might have without FIRST and without your support.
30 Oct 2015

Your Invitation to Attend & Support - Upcoming QCESC Events

By Quad City Engineering & Science Council
300+ Quad City Area Volunteers Needed:
Volunteers are currently being sought to support 11 upcoming
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotic competitions and events in our 7th year in the Quad City area reaching 1,400 students in grades K-12.  

No previous experience or technical background is required for many of the volunteer positions with adults and college and high school students eligible to volunteer.
It doesn't matter which FIRST program you volunteer for, you will always walk away at the end of the day with a sense of pride and fulfillment, knowing that you have helped children experience what they never might have without FIRST and without your support.
November 4th STEM Teachers Night Out - North Scott High School
Free event starting at 6:00 PM for area Iowa & Illinois STEM Teachers, School Administration & key STEM Stakeholders to collaborate and share information & ideas and see local STEM education facilities. Free pizza and pop will be provided by the QCESC for meeting attendees.
The meeting will be hosted at North School High School which
was recently had a major renovation.  Meeting will include Overview on STEM Teacher Externship Program, Update on Battle of Bridge Contest, and tour of North Scott's updated facilities including a 3D printer built by a student.

To attend, please pre-register by 9:00 AM on Wed, Nov. 4 to insure we have enough food.  If you are not able to attend at 6:00 P.M., you are still welcome to join us when you can make it.
Nov. 7th Quad Cities STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Festival
Interactive style conference for youth in grades 3-8 from 8:00 AM - Noon at Western Illinois University Quad City Campus.
Nov. 11th QCESC & ASM Society President's Reception & Hockey Night
Everyone is invited: Join us for a special evening combining our professional societies with professional hockey. This event provides a great opportunity for you to network in social setting, so invite your family, friends, co-workers, suppliers and customers.  Greg Smith from Davenport West High School will be providing a presentation on "FIRST Robotics 101".
Reminder: Applications for scholarships for local high school seniors planning to major in a STEM related field are now being accepted until January 22.  Last year, 12 scholarships totally $20,500 were awarded. 
Link to Further Info on STEM Scholarships

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