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IA Lt. Gov. Reynolds to Embark on Winter/Spring Statewide STEM Tour

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February 15th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today (Monday) announced a series of STEM school visits across Iowa to discuss the importance of giving students a world-class education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Reynolds is co-chair of the Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council along with Dr. Chris Nelson, president and CEO of Kemin Industries. The STEM Council’s overarching goal is to increase STEM interest and achievement and to regain Iowa’s historic legacy as a leader in education and workforce development.

The tour will begin with stops in February and will continue through April. Locally, the schedule for the tour includes:

Friday, March 18, IKM-Manning School District: 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. at the IKM-Manning High School, 209 10th St., Manning.