STEM Essential

S2 E4: Dave Zrostlik

President of Stellar Industries and member of North Central Regional Advisory Board of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, Dave Zrostlik is an outstanding STEM advocate. Hear more about his journey and how his organization is helping prepare Iowa for the jobs of the future. 

S2 E3: Louis Moreno

This week, hear from Louis Moreno. He's a motivated student at Drake University studying management, specializing in economics, a member of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, a member of the Iowa Latino Affairs Commission and the first Iowan to complete a registered apprenticeship in information technology at Ruan Transportation.

 

Want to hear more from Louis? Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-moreno-222401197/

 

S2 E2: UNI President Mark Nook

With advanced degrees in astrophysics and astronomy, UNI President Mark Nook is a true STEM advocate. Hear his thoughts on how STEM powers the world's economy and what he thinks the future of STEM jobs will be.

S2 E1: Director Beth Townsend

Welcome back to a new series of STEM Essential. Over five episodes with new guests, we'll dive into STEM Jobs of the Future.

Join us in the first episode as Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council Executive Director Jeff Weld speaks with Director Beth Townsend of Iowa Workforce Development. Hear about her family history with STEM innovation, her career path, Future Ready Iowa and all the efforts her agency and STEM advocates across the state are undertaking to prepare Iowa's future workforce. 

Episode 5: State Senator Chris Cournoyer

In this episode, hear from State Senator Chris Cournoyer, who has worked in STEM fields for much of her career, on what it's like to help STEM succeed across the state.

Please note. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these episodes were recorded remotely. There may be occasional issues with audio. The STEM Essential team appreciates your patience and commitment to learning about STEM in Iowa and around the world.

Episode 4: Emily Wilkerson

Hear from Emily Wilkerson, chemical engineering student and cheerleaders at Iowa State, and member of the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, on what it's like to prepare for a STEM career. 

Please note. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these episodes were recorded remotely. There may be occasional issues with audio. The STEM Essential team appreciates your patience and commitment to learning about STEM in Iowa and around the world. 

Episode 3: Dr. Mark Putnam

On this episode of STEM Essential, hear from Dr. Mark Putnam, president of Central College in Pella, Iowa, on the importance of STEM in higher education. He touches on his own journey to higher education, how STEM skills prepare students for a changing work environment and his thoughts on what classrooms will look like after COVID-19. 

Episode 2: Kathryn Kunert

Hear from Kathryn Kunert,vice president of economic connections and integration for MidAmerican Energy Company, about how STEM is essential to help current students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. 

 

Episode 1: Dr. Aris Winger

Hear from Dr. Aris Winger, assistant professor of mathematics at Georgia Gwinnett College and co-founder and CEO of Mathematics Enrichment for Diversity and Learning (MEDAL), about his journey with STEM and his outlook for the future. 

 

Coming Soon: STEM Essential

Introducing STEM Essential, an Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council podcast series featuring leading advocates and voices discussing the impact of STEM education on our students now - and what strong STEM education will mean for the future ahead.

Jeff Weld, executive director of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, interviews guests about what inspired their path with STEM, how they view the current outlook for STEM and what they expect to see in the years ahead.

Tune in Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00 AM for the first podcast of this five-part series.