Know an outstanding STEM teacher? Someone who demonstrates the incredible impact science, technology, engineering and math have on the world every day? Nominate them for the 2021 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Kemin Industries!
Now in its seventh year, this award celebrates teachers who inspire a passion for STEM in their students. It recognizes leadership and dedication that increases student interest in and awareness of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The award is given to one teacher from each of the six Iowa STEM regions. Recipients receive $1,500 for their classroom, along with an additional $1,500 for personal use.
The deadline to complete nominations is Oct. 9. Recipients will be announced in January 2021.
The nomination process is simple and open to everyone, including fellow teachers, school administrators, students and parents.
Visit iowastem.gov/teacheraward-application to submit a nomination and learn more.
Applications are now being taken for the United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program. Graduating high school seniors in the United States, where that state has an active JCI Senate program, are eligible to apply. Each year (April) $1,000 grants will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. Applications are due by Jan. 22, 2021. For more information, see this scholarship program flyer or contact John Buttolph at (515)-290-0383.
The Sept. 2020 School Leader Update from the Iowa Department of Education is available.
