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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27 Mar 2017

Branstad, Reynolds highlight new Navigant Report demonstrating Iowa’s leadership in Wind Energy

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Over 17,000 Iowa wind-related jobs possible by 2020 says Navigant Consulting

(DES MOINES) – Today, Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted Iowa’s leadership in wind energy at their Monday morning press conference, citing a new report.  The Governor and Lt. Governor were joined by John Boorman, Vice President of the Iowa Wind Energy Association and Doug Spoon, General Manager of TPI Composites in Newton.

22 Mar 2017

Loebsack Leads Call for “Dollars and Data” to Improve Rural Wireless Coverage

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – At a recent Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Dave Loebsack led the call for a direct investment in expanding both fixed and mobile broadband, especially in rural areas. He also called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide more reliable data to map and target where additional broadband access is needed.

22 Mar 2017

Governor Discusses Improving Illinois' Digital Literacy

By Allie Bovis

Rep. Jimenez and CMS connect state and federal computer surplus program to local non-for-profit benefitting those at-risk and underserved

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