DES MOINES, IOWA (August 19, 2019) — The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, in partnership with Kemin Industries, has launched the sixth year of the IOWA STEM Teacher Award and will be accepting nominations through Friday, October 4, 2019.

The award recognizes one full-time, licensed PreK-12 teacher from each of the state’s six STEM regions for their passion in motivating students to develop a lasting interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), both in and out of the classroom. Each of the six teachers selected will receive an award of $1,500 for personal use, and an additional $1,500 for their classroom.

“The stories we hear about Iowa’s STEM educators providing students with exceptional educational experiences are extraordinary,” said Governor Kim Reynolds, STEM Council co-chair. “Iowa’s future workforce is currently in the classroom, inspired and led by educators across the state. That’s why it’s so important for us to support and celebrate them in every way possible.”

Anyone can nominate a teacher via www.stemaward.smapply.io now through Friday, October 4, 2019. Once nominated, each teacher will fill out an application to be assessed by a panel of judges who will select the six award recipients. Honorees will be announced in January 2020.

“As a global ingredient company founded on science and technology, STEM education is incredibly important to Kemin. Teachers play a crucial role in supporting students’ interest in STEM careers, and we are thrilled to honor the outstanding work and great effort of Iowa’s STEM educators,” said Dr Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries. “Teachers who foster and promote an innovative spirit and passion for STEM are helping to shape the changemakers of tomorrow. Their commitment to STEM education can introduce students to many career opportunities, and we are proud to recognize the Iowa educators who are encouraging the future of scientific advancement and breakthrough.”

 

Governor’s STEM Advisory Council Established in July 2011 via Governor’s Executive Order, the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is a public-private partnership of educators, companies, and Iowa students and families addressing policies and programs designed to improve Iowa’s educational system focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The STEM Council works to engage and prepare students for a career-ready workforce path, regain our State’s historic leadership position in education, and provide a vital competitive economic advantage now, and for the future, to ensure that every Iowa student has access to world-class STEM education opportunities. The 50-member Council is chaired by Governor Kim Reynolds and Accumold president and CEO Roger Hargens. For more information, visit www.IowaSTEM.gov.

 

About Kemin Industries

Kemin Industries (www.kemin.com) is a global ingredient-manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. The company supplies over 500 specialty-ingredients for human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, and textile industries.

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed, and health-related products.

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

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