Iowa State University
Engineering Community Outreach
Encouraging engagement in STEM careers and opportunities for students K-12.
We work to educate and inspire the future workforce of diverse innovative thinkers and solution makers by providing statewide STEM programs and career awareness, applying real-world STEM concepts in hands-on ways, building youth STEM self-efficacy, and engaging young students, families and educators with the College of Engineering at Iowa State University. We support corporate and community engagement by providing consulting and training in research-based best practices related to K-12 STEM engagement, risk management and youth protection, event partnering and providing volunteering opportunities. We support faculty broader impacts efforts by providing expertise related to precollege programming, making connections to K-12 educators and audiences, and networking with global STEM colleagues.
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Anyone and everyone can learn and make an impact through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
STEM
& Camps
Encouraging engagement in STEM careers and opportunities for students K-12.
STEM
Activities
Can’t get enough STEM? Neither can we! Check out our other STEM Activities!
FLL
Challenge
Using gracious professionalism, teams build and program a LEGO robot to navigate and complete season focused tasks.
FLL
Explore
Use fundamentals of engineering to explore and solve real world problems with LEGO. Then present your great idea to others!
Upcoming Events
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FLL Challenge Qualifying Tournament
Virtual
January 16th, 2020
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FLL Explore Expo
Virtual
January 16th, 2020
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FLL Challenge Qualifying Tournament
Virtual
January 30th, 2020
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FLL Challenge Qualifying Tournament
Virtual
February 6th, 2020
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FLL Challenge Qualifying Tournament
Virtual
February 20th, 2020
Importance and Impact
Careers
The importance of STEM-related careers continues to grow in our technology driven world.
Innovation
Better understanding of these key areas increases the capacity for innovation.
Engagement
STEM is fun and rewarding for people of all ages. It builds critical skills like creativity, teamwork, and confidence.
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ISEK Announcements and News!
Not Too Late to Register for FLL Programs November 19, 2020 - Not Too Late to Register for FLL Programs It's not too late to sign up with FIRST and join in… … Continue reading Not Too Late to Register for FLL Programs
Event Registration Open – November 12th November 5, 2020 - Iowa FLL Explore and FLL Challenge Event Registration Now Open! We are excited to announce that registration for the 2020-2021… … Continue reading Event Registration Open – November 12th- Iowa FLL Team Start Up Grants – Microsoft and ChangeX November 1, 2020 - Iowa FLL Team Start Up Grants - Microsoft and ChangeX Exciting news for Iowa FIRST® LEGO® League – the Microsoft… … Continue reading Iowa FLL Team Start Up Grants – Microsoft and ChangeX
- Challenge Release August 4, 2020 - FLL Explore and FLL Challenge Season Challenges Released! We are excited to announce the release of the 2020-2021 FLL Challenge… … Continue reading Challenge Release