STEM Night at Kuemper Catholic HS February 25,

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Dinner Provided

RSVP FOR THE EVENT AT THE GOOGLE FORM LINKED HERE.

(Session Descriptions Below)

Please join us for an informational STEM Night at Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll. This is an opportunity for teachers and administrators to learn more about the Iowa STEM Initiative (Science Technology Engineering, and Math). The state has allocated over $500,000 for Northwest Iowa educators through the 2015-16 Scale-Up STEM programs.

Teachers can apply for an award to acquire Professional Development and STEM equipment to conduct these student-centered, hands-on, real-world STEM programs in their classroom or after-school clubs.

Access Information About the Iowa STEM Initiative HERE.

A Complete List of 2015-2016 STEM Scale Up Programs HERE.

Start Your Scale Up Application HERE.

Time Location5:00-5:15 Cafeteria Registration / Dinner Pick-Up5:15-5:45 Cafeteria Welcome

State STEM Initiative, Preview of 2015-2016 Scale Up Award ProgramsOverview of Events

6:00-6:30 Session #1 Attendees will Rotate among sessions6:30-7:00 Session #2 Attendees will Rotate among sessions7:00-7:30 Session #3 Attendees will Rotate among sessions7:30-8:00 Cafeteria Closing

Session Descriptions Below

Session Presenters Session Topic Grade Level

Location

Molly FaberNW Iowa STEM Regional ManagerMary Trent NW STEM Advisory Council

STEM Scale-Up overview

Overview of events

All Cafeteria

Break Out SessionsNancy PetermanTechnology InstructorHyperstream Coach

Tamara KenworthyHyperstream Program DirectorTechnology Association of Iowa

Hyperstream: Hear from a Hyperstream Club Coach and the Hyperstream Service Provider. This engaging STEM club may meet your district’s STEM strategy!

5-12 Room 263

Jolie Pelds & Kay MurphyScience Center of Iowa

Pint Size Science 1 & 2Come see what STEM looks like in PK-K. Start them off young and keep them interested in STEM!

PK-K Room 266

Kim GlennProject Lead The WayDirector of School Engagement

Project Lead The Way: Our statewide PLTW guide, Kim Glenn will answer all your questions, and guide you into a deeper understanding of PLTW, one of the nation’s leading STEM programs. Session 1: Computer Science & Software Engineering, EngineeringSession 2: GatewaySession 3: Launch

1: 9-12

2: 6-83: K-5

Room 267

Terri StriplingCEO and PresidentTen80

Ten80: Student Racing ChallengeOffers broad range of team roles, projects, and challenges that keep students involved for years and the comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for success in college and STEM careers.

6-12 Room 228

Ryan M. McDonnellEducation Partnerships AssociateMIND Research Institute

ST MathSee how this game-based instructional software designed to boost math comprehension and proficiency through visual learning.

K-6 Room 265

Joshua RemingtonExecutive DirectorIowa FFA Foundation

CASECurriculum for Agricultural Science Education, CASE, provides a high level of STEM educational experiences to students to enhance the rigor and

9-12 Room 264

relevance of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) subject matter.

Anjenette TreadwayISU Extension Partner

A World In Motion &Engineering is ElementarySee from the implementor's perspective. Come see how these two Scale-ups can be integrated into your curriculum.

K-81-6

Room 226

Return to CafeteriaDenise KrieftingAEAPD OnlineInstructional Designer

AEAPD Online: Learn how to gain access to a FREE self-paced STEM Scale-up course.

All Cafeteria

Closing