STEM Essential

S4 E5: Jeff Weld

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On this episode, hear directly from host Jeff Weld on the last ten years of STEM and what's ahead for the state. 

1:50 Weld breaks down the guests from the fourth season of STEM Essential and monumental roles they have played in the progress STEM has made over the last ten years. 

6:00 Weld talks about some of the highlights of the annual STEM progress reports. 

  • More than a million k-12 youth have engaged with one or more Council programs. 
  • About 25,000 educators have done the same.
  • Of 326 public school districts in Iowa, about 310 have at least on teacher or one classroom have taken part in a STEM Council classroom.
  • More than 1,000 workplaces have partnered with the Council on programs.
  • More than $3.5 million dollars have been invested in STEM programs by 138 private sector donors.
  • Awareness of STEM in Iowa has increased from 1/4 of those surveyed to 3/4.
  • 96% of surveyed Iowans consider STEM should be an important priority in their school district.

    • 9:36 Weld outlines what's next for the Council as they tackle the next ten years, including strategic priorities. 

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