26 Jun 2017

Absolute Science Brings Science Fun, Learning to Rock Island Library June 29

By Lisa Lockheart

Fun for Teens Follows Later that Same Day

Rock Island, IL: Kids and families can get a charge out of science with the free Absolute Science program at the Rock Island Public Library on Thursday, June 29. The all-ages learning event from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, mixes an interactive live program with an array of Creation Stations that let kids make and take awesome experiments.

15 Jun 2017

Renewable Energy Group to Participate in the 3rd Annual ROTH Cleantech & Industrial Growth 1x1 Event

By Todd Robinson

AMES, Iowa, June 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) today announced that  its Chief Executive Officer, Daniel J. Oh; Chief Financial Officer, Chad Stone; and Treasurer, Todd Robinson will participate in the 3rd Annual ROTH Cleantech & Industrial Growth 1x1 Event on June 21, 2017 at the Dorchester Hotel in London, U.K.

14 Jun 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg congratulate Iowan selected by NASA for astronaut class

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – An Iowan is one of 12 people selected by NASA as a candidate for the 2017 class of American astronauts. Raja Chari hails from Cedar Falls and was chosen from 18,300 applicants. Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg congratulated Chari on his outstanding achievement.

24 May 2017

STEM Council to launch 15 more school-business partnerships in Iowa

By Angel Mendez

Proposals to be an Iowa STEM BEST® Partner prepare students for career-readiness

18 May 2017

Grassley Presses Energy Secretary on Electricity Grid Study Seemingly Geared to Undermine Wind Energy

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked Energy Secretary Rick Perry a series of questions about a study Perry directed that appears geared to undermine the wind energy industry.

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.

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