11 May 2017

Events for Students & Volunteers Needs - Cardboard Boats & Engineering Kids Camp

By The Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC)
With warmer weather upon us, we are excited to to share information on three very popular upcoming QCESC STEM opportunities for students and volunteers along with an invitation to our monthly meeting.
    06 May 2017

    Heidi Hamilton participated in Iowa State University's Science with Practice program.

    By Carole Custer

    AMES, IA (05/02/2017)-- Heidi Hamilton, from Stockton and majoring in Agronomy with a minor in Ag Business at Iowa State University, was a participant in Science with Practice.

    01 May 2017

    Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Bolster Renewable Fuels with Biodiesel Tax Credit

    By Grassley Press

    Bill Would Improve Biodiesel Incentive to Benefit American Producers, Advance Energy Independence

    WASHINGTON – United States Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, along with a bipartisan group of 14 other senators led by Grassley and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), today introduced legislation to reform the biodiesel tax credit and extend the new policy for three years.

    20 Apr 2017

    Governor Discusses Fostering Innovation and Technology in Illinois

    By Eleni Demertzis

    Reaffirms administration’s efforts to change broken system

    CHAMPAIGN – Governor Bruce Rauner today toured II-VI EpiWorks and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fostering innovation and technology in Illinois.

    20 Apr 2017

    Solar viewing, planetarium shows at Bettendorf High on April 29

    By Paul and Dawn Levesque

    The Quad Cities Astronomical Society, in partnership with Bettendorf High School, will hold a solar viewing event at the high school on Saturday, April 29, from 2 to 6 p.m.  The event is free and open to the public.

    During the event, members of the Quad Cities Astronomical Society will set up telescopes that provide safe viewing of the sun near the school’s main entrance on Middle Road.

    18 Apr 2017

    Students & Volunteers Needs - Flying Eggs, Cardboard Boats & Engineering Kids Camp

    By The Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC)
    With warmer weather upon us, we are excited to to share information on three very popular upcoming QCESC STEM opportunities for students and volunteers along with an invitation to our monthly meeting.
    11 Apr 2017

    Experience space with our new Discovery Dome on April 15!

    By Putnam Museum & Science Center
    The Putnam’s new Discovery Dome will be open to the public on
    Saturday, April 15 with "Flight Adventures" showing at 11 a.m, 12 p.m
    and 2 p.m.
     
    The Discovery Dome is a portable, fully immersive planetarium that uses a 360-degree projector to show earth, space, and life science topics in an entertaining, scientifically accurate and educationally inspiring manner.
     
    07 Apr 2017

    Top STEM programs delivered to thousands of Iowa educators

    By Angel Mendez

    STEM Council expects to impact more than 86,000 Iowa students in 2017-2018

    03 Apr 2017

    Internet Users Need Clarity on How Personal Information is Protected

    By Grassley Press

    WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released the following statement regarding Congress’ action to repeal a flawed Obama-era regulation that would have created confusion about how consumers’ online information is protected:

    28 Mar 2017

    Governor Branstad announces appointments to STEM Advisory Council

    By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

    (DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa’s STEM Advisory Council.  The following individuals’ appointments were effective Monday, March 27, are unpaid and are not subject to Iowa Senate Confirmation:

                STEM Advisory Council:

                Barbara Crittenden, Creston

                Kelsey Tyrrell, Des Moines

                Scott Montgomery, Coralville

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