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You’ve heard STEM education is essential, but have you ever thought about why? Learn from experts in the field, in academic and in government about the impact of STEM education on our students now—and what strong STEM education will mean for their futures. STEM Essential is a production of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, a statewide initiative leading the way for STEM. And while we’re based in Iowa, STEM Essential is for anyone who sees the value in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
On this episode of STEM Essential, Jeff Weld speaks with Cindy Dietz, associate director of state government relations at Raytheon Technologies. She is a founding member of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, which she directed as the interim executive director in 2018.
2:08 Dietz discusses how community relations and charitable giving helped create the beginnings of a STEM education movement in Iowa. She highlights the connection between STEM education and business.
5:40 Dietz examines the conditions in 2011 that primed the state to create the STEM Council. These include the need for a strong workforce, existing economic conditions and Iowa’s strong engagement with schools, businesses and state agencies perfect for collaboration.
10:40 Dietz discusses how legislative support was gained to help Iowa launch one of the first statewide STEM education programs.
12:27 Weld and Dietz assess the landscape and history that have set Iowa up to have local corporations invested in growing talent in the state.
13:48 Dietz highlights how Iowa’s work ethic has made the state and its workers desirable.
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