Year-Round Programs for K-12

https://www.wise.iastate.edu/outreach/student-role-model-program

WiSE Student Role Model Program is a program that employs the women in WiSE to visit classrooms across the state of Iowa to showcase STEM-related activities to the kids in the classroom. It’s a way to encourage the pursuit of STEM fields in college and share experiences. Age ranges are K-12 and dates are typically during the Iowa State academic school year, but requests can be made for break time visits as well.

https://www.wise.iastate.edu/outreach/gofurther-

WiSE Go Further is a program that encourages students in grade 8 through grade 10 to learn about the opportunities offered with STEM and its related fields. The students are given the opportunity to connect with STEM role models as well.

https://hs.iastate.edu/more/isu-4u/supporting-activities/cymath/
CyMath-Kids is a math program led by Iowa State University’s Dr. Namrata Vaswani to give the kids the opportunity to experience and learn about mathematics and see the “beauty” in math.

https://sstfi.org/

A science and technology fair held every year for high school and middle school students to showcase the state of Iowa’s 4-H research groups. Youth have an opportunity to present to STEM professionals and researchers.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/career-pathways-academy

A 12-month immersive program for Iowa youth in grades 8-11 that focuses on college and career pathways. It strives to engage marginalized youth in research-based education and providing hands-on development training to prepare youth for long term success.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/programs

For over 100 years, Iowa 4-H Youth Development has been delivering research-based educational programs for K-12 youth in Iowa. Using the experiential model of “do, reflect, apply,” 4-H programs help young people explore life skills and potential college and career opportunities though research-based learning experiences in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication and the Arts, Healthy Living, Leadership and Civic Engagement, and STEM.

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/countyservices/

Several County Extension and Outreach offices around Iowa offer addition STEM programming for youth. Check with your county office for the latest offerings.