EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The office oversees science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) projects, internships, fellowships,
externships for teachers and the Student Mentorship
program.
- Presented training and education events for nearly 18,000 people from across the nation, including more than 15,000 from Iowa.
- Hosted 25 STEM events with 1,447 participants and participated in an additional seven STEM events throughout the state with more than 6,000 participants. Originated and continued to support the iExploreSTEM festival held in 29 locations throughout Iowa with 16,350 student participants.
CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LABORATORY SCIENCE (CALS)
CALS consists of a classroom and fully functional
laboratory for hands-on learning, and an adjoining
large conference room. The center is a public venue
intended for use by environmental and public health
professionals, education groups, and community
businesses and organizations.
- In its second year of operation, CALS hosted more than 7,500 people who attended 410 events, from programs for students, teachers and laboratory staff across the state to CDC-sponsored events and HazMat training.
- Held 14 professional development/training events for approximately 3,700 public health professionals and 25 Real-World Student Engagement Career Awareness events for 1,447 students.
Other units in the Office of the Director
