DES MOINES – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a series of STEM school visits across Iowa to discuss the importance of giving students a world-class education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Reynolds is co-chair of the Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council along with Dr. Chris Nelson, president and CEO of Kemin Industries. The STEM Council’s overarching goal is to increase STEM interest and achievement and to regain Iowa's historic legacy as a leader in education and workforce development.
“I’m excited to crisscross the state and see the groundbreaking innovative things happening in the name of STEM,” said Reynolds. “Across Iowa, educators, private businesses, after school programs and non-profits have all embraced the power and energy of STEM. STEM is a driver of innovation and entrepreneurialism and is critical to Iowa remaining a competitive state in the future.”
The tour will begin with stops in February and will continue through April. The schedule for the tour is as follows:
Tuesday, Feb. 16, Sioux City
1:30 p.m.-2:10 p.m.
Loess Hills Elementary
(Computer programming elementary school)
1717 Casselman St., Sioux City
Tuesday, Feb. 16, Sioux City
2:25 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
Morningside Elementary
(STEM elementary school)
3601 Bushnell Ave., Sioux City
Friday, March 18, IKM-Manning School District
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
IKM-Manning High School
209 10th St., Manning
Friday, April 1, Bettendorf School District
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Bettendorf High School
3333 18th St., Bettendorf
Thursday, April 21, St. Theresa Catholic School
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
5810 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines
Friday, April 22, Mason City School District
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lincoln Intermediate
1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City
Friday, April 22, Charles City School District
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Charles City High School
1 Comet Dr., Charles City
Tuesday, April 26, Howard-Winneshiek School District
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Crestwood High School
1000 Schroder Drive Cresco
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