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Northwest Iowans, I am excited for the opportunity to serve you as the Northwest Iowa STEM Regional Manager. Having called Northwest Iowa home for more than 20 years, I have witnessed the Northwest STEM Region's strong history of STEM and the dedicated and passionate people providing great opportunities for future generations. I look forward to connecting with you and working together to blaze a trail that prepares Iowa’s future leaders to lead, innovate and make a difference for generations to come.
Please feel free to reach out via email or phone with any questions or opportunities that you want to share. Thank you for all the opportunities you provide to prepare the future generations in Iowa.
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 Registration is now open for the 2026 Iowa STEM Summit. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Iowa Events Center, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, in Des Moines. Thanks to a generous investment by Microsoft, admission is free but required in advance.
The deadline for registration is Thursday, Oct. 29 at 4:59 p.m. Anyone interested in registering for the event will need to sign up or have an existing SCHED account.
The event is open to the public and brings together hundreds of educators, industry leaders, policymakers, and STEM advocates from across Iowa to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and hear from leaders who are advancing STEM education. This year’s theme, “Where Bold Ideas Take Flight,” will be showcased through a full day of engaging keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions and networking opportunities that offer hands-on classroom strategies, share examples of successful partnerships and career-connected learning opportunities, and highlight aerospace exploration —giving attendees plenty of ideas to take back to their communities!
Students welcome: While the primary audience is educators and business partners, students are welcome and encouraged to attend. The content and format of the Iowa STEM Summit is most age appropriate for middle school students or older.
 Applications for STEM BEST® Program awards are open for new and returning schools through Nov. 3. The STEM BEST® Program awards up to $50,000 with a 2:1 required match to K-12 public and private schools in Iowa to build long-lasting schools + business partnerships through authentic learning experiences. Teachers and industry professionals work side-by-side to craft curriculum and projects that help students develop high-demand skills and expose them to pathways of opportunity, homing in on interests and potential career opportunities.
To learn more visit the STEM BEST® Program webpage or email program coordinator Tanya Hunt at tanya.hunt@iowa.gov.
Northwest Iowa STEM Region webpage
Northwest Iowa STEM Region Facebook
Regional Manger
Jordan Menning, Regional Manger
515-778-1208
Advisory Board
Ben Bouza, Hawarden
Beth Bunkers, Primghar
Jenny Claubaugh, Sioux City
Theresa Engle, Sergeant Bluff
Tyler Hahn, Cherokee
Andi Mann, Sioux City
Amy Meyer, Alta
Jon Murad, Sioux City
Jeff Ploegstra, Sioux Center
Andrew Roelfs, Sioux Center
Mary Skopec, Spirit Lake
Ryan Spratt, Homestead
Brenda Welch, Meriden
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