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Engineering Outreach and Talent Development

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Helping K-12 youth in Iowa discover the engineer inside

We need innovative thinkers in our ever-changing world. Together with families, educators and volunteers, we help Iowa youth to identify and develop the interest they have in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). We believe that with encouragement, all students can build the confidence to see themselves as future engineers. From artificial hearts to rockets to Mars, developing the engineering mindset is where it all begins.

  • Three school-aged girls smiling while attending a STEM workshop.

    PreK-12 STEM Development

    We support STEM programs offered on Iowa State’s campus and throughout the state. From summer camps to in-school programs, connect to what works for you.

    PreK-12 Resources
  • FIRST LEGO League referee explaining the rules to a group of boys.

    FIRST LEGO League

    For over 20 years, we have delivered this team-based, engineering and robotics program for grades 2-8.

    FIRST LEGO League

  • Info For…

    We work with student organizations and research faculty in the College of Engineering to facilitate engineering outreach experiences in the community.

    Campus Resources

Latest News

  • The Coding GOATS in their pit at FIRST World Championship
    Meet The Coding GOATS
    In April, the Coding GOATS represented Iowa in the FIRST LEGO League Festival at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, TX. Ahead of their trip, we asked them a few questions about their season this year.
  • Iowa FIRST Teams 2023-2024 Season
    The 2023-2024 FIRST season is coming to a close and we want to recognize the teams in Iowa who competed this year. The following maps show the counties in Iowa where teams in all programs are from. Congratulations to all teams who competed in the 2023-2024 season!
  • FIRST LEGO League Iowa State Championship Award Winners (Saturday)
    The Iowa State Championship for FIRST Lego League was held on January 27, 2024 and January 28, 2024 at Iowa State University. The following is the list of the award winners from the Saturday Event.