Project Lead The Way Iowa

Welcome Students, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Others!

Here you will find information and resources to guide you through the Iowa Project Lead The Way program. See the opportunities PLTW delivers to a growing number of young men and women exploring the Engineering and Biomedical Sciences classes that lead to exciting new careers. A pathway to the future!

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Pathway to Engineering

Gateway to Technology

Biomedical Sciences

Students

Learn how scientists and engineers use scientific principles to create the amazing products you use and see every day. You will perform experiments and see for yourself the practical applications of science. You may also earn college credits for some of your classes.

Faculty and Staff

Learn how your school can become a part of PLTW. We offer courses to assist you in providing hands –on experiences for future engineers and scientists in your classes. Funding is available.

Parents

Learn the value of encouraging your child to explore the fields of science and engineering. Teens are curious, active and like to experiment, but without early exposure might miss the opportunities for careers in these fields.

03-May-2013 - PLTW Job Openings in Iowa
The following schools are looking for PLTW instructors: Burlington (GTT), Montezuma, West Branch, Hudson, Muscatine (GTT), Marshalltown (IED/POE), Davenport (HS Tech Ed/PLTW) and Lewis Central

04-Apr-2013 - Engineering program for girls shows a rewarding career path
There are some great engineering jobs out there. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough engineers to work those jobs. John Deere Ottumwa Works and some of their staff spent Tuesday morning introducing the next generation of potential employees to some possibilities. Around 50 students, all girls from Evans Middle School, spent four hours with engineers, building and testing various gadgets.

29-Jan-2013 - FREE 5-day professional development workshop in Summer of 2013
Please help us spread the word about the ASM Materials Camp program for high school & middle school teachers in your area!

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Iowa EPSCoR Annual Meeting Poster Competition Deadline Approaching
Are you, or students you know, interested in showcasing sustainable energy or STEM-related research?

Here is an opportunity to share your research with some of Iowa’s energy leaders during a poster session at the Iowa NSF EPSCoR Annual Meeting!

Heads-up! Fall PLTW Conference
This fall the PLTW Teacher conference will be hosted by The University of Iowa and the Counselor conference will be hosted by Iowa State. Stay tuned for dates and locations!

2013 STEM Teacher Educators' Conference Innovation in Preparing Teachers in STEM
Mark your Calendars Now!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Governor's Co-Chair Reception (TBA)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Iowa Events Center | Des Moines, IA
Follow this link for more information: http://www.iowastem.gov/2013-stem-teacher-educators-conference-innovation-preparing-teachers-stem#overlay-context=node

Registration for Core Training opens Monday, April 1, 2013
Teachers will be able to register for Core Training sessions beginning Monday, April 1 by logging into the PLTW Extranet and clicking on the Professional Development ("Pro Dev") link on the left side of the screen.

Conference PowerPoints Available Now
Powerpoints from the 2012 PLTW Iowa STEM Connections Conference are available now by clicking the "2012 Conference Powerpoints" button at the top of the PLTW Iowa home page.

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