Grow Your Child's Opportunities
Think About It: Iowa needs your child to discover, to design, to create, and to dream.
Greatness STEMs from Inspiration.
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Visit a museum, county nature center or a science center
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Measure things together in the kitchen
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Post your child’s STEM creations on Facebook
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Use tools to build together
Cultivate a Child’s Potential
Think about it: Your attitudes about STEM will impact your child’s career path.
Greatness STEMs from Investment.
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Volunteer in groups that encourage creating and designing by students
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Encourage job shadowing and internships at all ages
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Spend time researching scholarship requirements in middle school
Commit to a Child’s Future
Think about it: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will open doors to your child’s dreams.
Greatness STEMs from Individuality.
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Find STEM clubs, camps, and classes in your area
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Invent something with your child
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Set aside a “Maker Space” in your home—explore creativity!
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Play games together that involve devising solutions and creating strategies
Discover a Child’s Talents
Think about it: STEM is for all! Artists, Engineers, Carpenters, Farmers, Nurses, CNC Operators, Musicians, Architects, and Programmers.
Greatness STEMs from Innovation.
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Kitchen Chemistry—create a new recipe together
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Visit about new technology, machines and manufacturing
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Investigate careers that use STEM to overcome challenges
Nurture a Child’s Creativity
Think about it: STEM-related jobs are among the highest paid and fastest growing.