Did you know engineering is one of the fastest growing industries in the world?  Get your future engineers ready for a fun experience that will give them the tools to build and solve problems like a real engineer.
Saturday, Feb. 3 bring your Explorers (2nd through 5th grade) or your Jr. Explorers (Pre-K through 1st grade) to the Putnam to participate in design challenges that will spark their interest to engineer our world!

Did you get a fabulous new electronic device recently? Do you have no idea how to use it? Would you like some tips on how to get the most out of it? Throughout the month of January we be offering  One-on-One Device Advice to help you master your new technology. Join us during the following times:

Wednesday, January 3 at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue), 4:00-7:00pm

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday the opportunity for two Iowa high school seniors to receive full scholarships to attend the 2018 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) this summer in West Virginia. The students will exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic, corporate and government worlds during the nearly month-long experience.

Test your engineering creativity with Strawbees at the Davenport Library. This STEM program invites kids to engineer and create with Strawbees, simple units that let you connect straws to build mechanical objects. Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Thursday January 11 at 4:00pm and find out what you’re capable of building!

Dec. 15, 2017 (Dubuque, IA) - Iowa experienced 62% solar jobs growth in 2016 according to the the most recent National Solar Jobs Census conducted by the The Solar Foundation. Growth is expected to continue in the region, and to meet the need for trained and qualified solar workers, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will be hosting a Solar Training Academy in Dubuque starting in January 2018.

  • QCESC Monthly Meeting: NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 P.M. at Hamilton Tech College.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

    Kurt Kovarik joins National Biodiesel Board as VP of Federal Affairs

    (ANKENY, Iowa) –  The National Biodiesel Board has announced that Kurt Kovarik, legislative director for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), will join the trade association’s Washington D.C. office as Vice President of Federal Affairs. Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberley issued the following statement:

    (DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement Thursday after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2018.

    "This announcement shows that EPA Administrator Pruitt is listening to our concerns and taking them into consideration. But it also shows that we have more work to do.

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