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Drake women to lead MWM Coaches Mentoring Challenge: athletic director Sandy HatfieldClubb, senior Elizabeth Heap, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, senior Kyndal Clark and women'sbasketball coach Jennie Baranczyk.

South Central STEM Hub Newsletter

STEM Happens

In This Issue

Drake Coaches Lead Mentoring Effort

DMACC­Ankeny STEM Festival

Hoover's STEM Successes

Inspiring STEM: Kim Wayne

Iowa Competes on PISA

Upcoming Events

MWM­­Become a Volunteer

I AM STEM: Lauren Goodes

Jewels Academy STEM Program

Check out STEM Materials

Vermeer's Manufacturing Day

Submit Your STEM Event

Active Learning Nominations

Hub Support Update

Sandy Hatfield Clubb with Lt. Gov KimReynolds and STEM Connector CEO EdieFraser at Iowa's MWM press conference.

Become a Mentor!

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Drake Takes Leadership Role inMillion Women Mentors Goal"For every 100 females in college, 21 major in a STEM field and only threecontinue in a STEM career," said Jana Rieker, vice president of sales andmarketing at Bankers Trust.

Statistics like that inspired Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds to announce herleadership in finding STEM mentors for one million young American women,ages 14­24. She pledged 5,000 Iowans, both men and women, to the MillionWomen Mentors (MWM) program. Iowa is only state so far with a statewidemodel.

Reynolds notes her first mentor was her father. He farmed and worked hisway up to supervisor for John Deere. "When I see young women participate inSTEM and how energized they are," says Reynolds, "I think that I could havebeen a scientist, too."

Reynolds also announced that Rieker and Mike Ralston will co­chair theinitiative. Mentors don't have to be in STEM careers, as most careers usetechnology and math in some way. She notes that Iowa girls "get to make thedecision" on which career path they take, "but they're going to have all theresources they need to make that decision."

In addition, she unveiled the Coaches Mentoring Challenge, designed forbasketball coaches from across Iowa to collaborate in recruiting mentors forfemales interested in STEM careers. Drake's women's basketball coachJennie Baranczyk will lead the endeavor.

They've already recruited two Drake senior basketball players to help:Elizabeth Heap and Kyndal Clark. The team already participates in 1000 hoursof community service each year. "I like giving back," said Clark. "Our coachhas already built community service into the program. One of the things that'sfortunate about Drake is the push to be out serving the community. We wantto be role models to younger girls"

Both are committed to fitting mentoring into their already busy schedules. "Ifit's important, you'll make the time," says Heap.

Perhaps you can make the time, too. Please visit www.mwmia.org for moreinformation on how to get involved.

Q: Why does Drake Athletic DirectorSandy Hatfield Clubb make time tomentor?

A: "Mentoring plays a huge role inanybody's success, especially for girlsand women. As someone who hasbeen in that space before, having rolemodels has been so important. I likeextending the audience of this idea byincluding a sport. Middle school andhigh school girls look up collegeplayers. There's power in the jersey. Iwant to reach out to our fan base forthis important initiative."

Need a mentor/volunteer? Click here. To become a mentor, click here. To learn more about this nationalinitiative, click here.

I AM STEM

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The Million Women Mentors leadership team consists of representatives from business andindustry, education, the student population and government. "STEM is a driving force behindeconomic growth, stability and educational success," said Reynolds during the pressconference. "That's why we're creating an environment in Iowa that prepares all of ourstudents with the necessary skills to compete in a global knowledge­based economy."

Mark your calendars now! DMACC­Ankeny STEM Festival

Meet Jewels Academy'sLauren Goodes

Lauren Goodes, a Valley High Schoolsenior, is very interested in STEMeducation. From her digital graphicsclass to math and science courses,Goodes is constantly seekingacademic challenges. "I enjoytechnology," says Goodes, "becauseit's constantly changing and anything ispossible." But perhaps her true passionlies in STEM education for girls. Last year, she completed a researchpaper that looked at the low numbersof women in STEM careers and offeredideas on how to keep K­12 girlsengaged in STEM over time. She foundthat girls and women in STEM oftenfaced a gender bias or lack ofconfidence when considering thesecareers.

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* Register HERE to attend! (walk­ins welcome) ** Want to host a booth? Click HERE! *

WHEN: October 28, 2014 TIME: 6­8 PM LOCATION: FFA Enrichment Center Atrium at DMACC Ankeny

AUDIENCE: Free, family­friendly fun; open to the public.

Presenters from business and industry, high schools and colleges, andstudent and professional groups will feature interactive booths.

Join the fun for great learning activities, hands­on demonstrations, give­aways and make­and­takes.

Hosted by DMACC's Ankeny Campus and the SC STEM Hub.

If you have any questions, please email Sarah Derry/Lisa Morlock at:

"If a woman, or anybody, wants topursue a career in STEM, she or heshould do whatever it takes," advisesGoodes. "STEM careers provide anopportunity to be a part of aninnovation that could changesomeone's life." Besides her work in STEM, Goodes isa youth council member of the NAACPand serves as a youth advocate on theboard of Jewels Academy. Goodeshopes to attend Drake University,majoring in business and eventuallygetting a degree in law. Her goal is to become a family lawyer,but it seems her heart will stay withSTEM. "I will continue to be a part ofJewels Academy," she says, "tosupport and mentor young girls inSTEM."

Young EmergingScientists Program

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Hoover PLTW students work at tables that reconfigure

scstemhub@drake.edu.

Room 2095: Eric Hall, left, and Maureen Griffin meet in one of several work areas. The room isperfect for brainstorming, partner work, personal technology use, project meetings, videoconferencing and large group work.

Hoover High School Celebrates

New STEM Classrooms

"This is my passion," saidMaureen Griffin aboutHoover's STEM Academy.This fall, Griffin and theHoover High Schoolcommunity saw their STEMvision become a reality. Hoover was one of fourschools who applied for andreceived $50,000 from IowaGovernor's Council STEMInitiative. Des MoinesSuperintendent Tom Ahart

for Girls Des Moines' Jewels Academy is nowtaking applications for their YoungEmerging Scientists program for girls.All applications due by Sept. 30!

WHERE: DMACC Urban CampusDATES: October 11 and October 18WHEN: 9:30 a.m. ­ 12:30 p.m.FEE: $20 for one for both daysDETAILS: A light lunch provided.

Register HERE! Jewels Academy is dedicated toworking with girls from all diversity andsocio­economic backgrounds.

Hub Materials forCheck Out

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several different ways. "It's really satisfying to see studentswho go on to engineering programs," said Chris Knee,PLTW instructor.

Alexandra Casey, right, teaches ELL Algebra,Geometry and AP Statistics from a newly renovatedSTEM room. Students can access 20 revolved tablets,a whiteboard table, a tall island for individualized helpand more.

Colby Williams is part

matched the state funding.

In a gala hosted at Hoover onSeptember 17, students, teachers, administrators, parents, communitymembers and special guests celebrated their success. "Hoover has startedattracting the best teachers," said Ahart during the celebration's presentation."The kids are responding beautifully...It's the best thing to do for students, andthat is what Hoover is about." Bouncing Chairs and More The funding and energy hasinitiated updates in four crucialareas of the building: a PLTWclassroom, industrialengineering workshop and ELLmath room. But the majority ofmoney and design effort hasgone into room 2095. The roomfeatures four screens,whiteboard tables, Zenergy Ballchairs, relaxed work areas, tallcounters and stools, aninteractive whiteboard, adiscussion island and muchmore.

Griffin knows state of the artrooms and technology offer advantageous learning environments. "I want forevery kid who walks through Hoover to have the best possible success." Withan STEM champion like Griffin and many others who support her vision,Hoover students are sure to have more incredible opportunities. What's so great about room 2095?One Room: Two ViewsA Student 's Perspective: Sophomore Colby Williams'AP Chemistry class is one of many that sometimesmeets in room 2095. The room is perfect for groupcommunication and individual work. "Just walking in thedoor makes it easier to learn," says Williams. "You feelcomfortable and energized."

The quality of small group and individual projects have

Grace uses one of the SC STEM Hub'sSamsung Tablets for Drake's App Camp.Teachers may check out up to 30 tablets forclassroom use.

Come check us out! The SC STEMHub has a library. Materials may beborrowed for 1­6 weeks, depending onthe item. They can be picked up andreturned to Drake University's Schoolof Education. Please replace anyconsumables you use. You're alsoresponsible for any damageditems. Some kits require teachertraining.

Click HERE for our inventory list.

Questions? Email Sarah Derry at: scstemhub@drake.edu

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of Hoover's STEMAcademy.

improved. "You have the opportunity to Skype withsomeone who works in a lab everyday," says Williams."It's great for research assignments."

It's changing the ways students learn, too. "The whole school has beentransforming into a student­centered learning environment, more like college,"she says. "You have to find answers yourself and go ask for help when youneed it. It's challenging in lots of ways."

A Teacher's Perspective: Tiffany Roby knows a lot about STEM education.She got her undergraduate degree, master's in teaching, and doctorate ininstructional leadership from Drake University. Currently, she teacheschemistry and AP chemistry at Hoover, where she often uses room 2095.

Roby divides her time between a traditional chemistry lab and the newclassroom. "For research days, we're in there all the time," says Roby."Students work on pre­labs and problem­solving. They're all engaged."

Not only does the space change how students learn, but it also changes howteachers teach. "Students arrive at a project in many different ways," saysRoby. "Using the various learning areas of this room helps remind me of bestpractices. You have to keep an open mind and be willing to take some risks."

Inspiring STEM

SC STEM Hub's Advisory Board MemberKim Wayne Kim Wayne does it all! By day, this SCSTEM Hub Advisory Council memberworks as the CIP Regional Manager atSiegwerk. Her job is to deploy Lean and SixSigma, which are methodologies that enablemanufacturers to make a product with lesswaste and as quickly as possible. By night, she devotes countless hours tocommunity endeavors. She is the founderand executive director of Jewels Academy,which is an organization that hosts STEMworkshops for girls. "I am interested in STEM education

Vermeer HostsManufacturing DayDATE: Oct. 3, 2014LOCATION Vermeer in Pella, IA

Vermeer is looking forward toManufacturing Day on Fridayafternoon, October 3, with the goal ofexpanding general knowledge ofmanufacturing and the varied skill setsand careers involved.

They are focusing on 6th and9th graders from area school districtcommunities that have the highestnumbers of Vermeer team members,as well as their community leaders.

The open house style event will includebooths representing approximately 20areas of the business. Eachrepresentative will be able to speak tohis or her unique role and skill set, how

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Both having a mentor and being amentor have played important roles inWayne's life.

because I understand the positive impact itcan have on our community," says Wayne.

Her interest in STEM began early with thesupport of her family. "My parents madesure that I had various experiences even asa child," said Wayne. "I preferred chemistrysets over dolls. I was very inquisitive." Wayne explored STEM classes duringmiddle school and high school. Beforeentering college, she intended to studypharmacy, but changed her mind. Shewanted to take up engineering.

"My mentor, who was also my trigonometryteacher, tutored me an entire summer inpreparation for a math entrance exam that I had to take in order to beconsidered for the engineering track," said Wayne. Thanks to those efforts,she obtained her chemical engineering degree. Wayne now serves as a role model to the countless girls who seek outJewels Academy programs. She has this advice for young people: "Prepare,prepare, prepare! Start planning early. Seek out what you like to do andincorporate STEM into it. Your opportunities are endless!"

STEM Results

Iowa schools score in top 10 oninternational test

Select Students Take PISA Six hand­selected Iowa schools took partin the Organization for EconomicCooperation and Development's (OECD)2013 PISA test. The high schools includetwo from the SC STEM Hub's region, Pellaand Adel­DeSoto­Minburn, as well asAmes, Cedar Rapids Washington, CedarRapids Kennedy and Decorah.

it impacts the world, and offer a hands­on activity or question that willcomplement that discussion and/orhighlight a related STEM concept. Students will be encouraged to tracktheir progress through the areas with ascavenger hunt. Plant tours will alsobe available through a pre­eventregistration for students mostinterested in the productionenvironment. Questions? Please contact:Teri VosPublic Relations Managerterivos@vermeer.com

Spread the word about STEMEVENTS in your community!

The average American only spends five percentof his or her lifetime in a classroom. That meanslots of learning takes place outside of the schoolday. Help fill that other 95 percent with funSTEM events!

Visit the South CentralSTEM Calendar

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The PISA exam is given every three yearsand measures how well countries are doingin the areas of science, reading and math.The United States has continually scoredlow on these tests, possibly due to thedemocratic nature of the educationalsystem.

To provided a better comparison, some ofIowa's top­rated school districts wereinvited to participate, thus providingeducation officials a more accuratecomparison of how America's beststudents compete with the best studentsfrom other countries. The opportunity was funded by a grant from The KernFamily Foundation. Their results were listed under Iowa only­­not thecollective United States. And the scores were surprisingly good. Measured together, Iowa's six partner schools performed in the top 10 amongtheir international peers. Students scored fifth in reading, ninth in mathematicsand fifth in science.

In a recent press release, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, co­chair of the Governor'sSTEM Advisory Council, said, "I'm extremely pleased by the performance ofthe six Iowa high schools on the OECD Test for Schools. Their focus oncontinual improvement is an important lesson as we work to give all Iowachildren a world­class education."

EventsAdd these dates to your calendar!

Oct 4­5 Creek Freaks, metro areaOct. 8 EiE Training, DrakeOct. 9 EiE Training, Heartland AEA, AdelOct 9 Pint­Size Science Training, Indianola ­ Nat. Balloon Mus.Oct 10 Pint­Size Science Training, SCI­IowaOct 18 Pint­Size Science Training, SCI­IowaOct 21­22 ICTM ­ ISTS Math Science Conference, ISUOct 28 STEM Festival, Ankeny's DMACC Campus

To submit your STEM event, clickhere!

Nominate an educator today!

Active LearningAward

The Iowa Children's Museum is proudto present the 3rd annual Robert E.Yager Active Learning Award. Click HERE to nominate someone.Nominations due October 14, 2014. The honorees will be selected onOctober 15th and recognized at thisyear's Boots & Bling 15th BirthdayBash! Please help recognize educators whoexemplify the best of active learning intheir classrooms.

From Sarah Derry...

Hub SupportUpdate

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Nov 1 FIRST Tech Challenge Training, Drake ­ Olmsted Center June 15 CASE Training, TBA

I wanted to takethe opportunityto introduce youto the SouthCentral STEMHub AssociateManager, LisaMorlock. Lisawill be yourprimary contact for any SC Hub needswhile I am on maternity leave this fall ­roughly from Oct­December. Lisa has been with the hub since lastNovember. She is a former schooladministrator, published STEMchildren's book author, and themastermind behind most of the Hub'scommunications. She is also well supported by theDrake hub Principal Investigator, Dr.Jan McMahill, our budgets andcontracts expert, Senior GrantsAccountant Kathy Horner, and the restof the Drake staff. You will be inexcellent hands.

Thank you,Sarah Derry, SC STEM Hub Manager

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