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We support science and technology, education, youth development, and career readiness - Community grant writing STEM education and outreach consulting Planet Youth implementation Grant administration Technical writing

We are a non-profit component of the University of Iowa that promotes STEM education and the public understanding of science. Our primary activities are:Producing and supporting K-12 STEM activities, programs, and festivalsWriting grants to support school and community youth programsHelping schools and communities develop STEM education and career readiness programs and curriculaSupporting the work of the Iowa Governor's STEM CouncilIncreasing the visibility and impact of the University of Iowa among national STEM education stakeholders

Perform research in stem cell biology and cardiovascular complications of diabetes. Promote STEM education and the public understanding of scienceAdvocate for and develop science policy initiatives

Oversaw a research laboratory in stem cell biology & cardiovascular complications of diabetesTaught physiology, pathophysiology, & cell biologyWas continuously funded from 1997 until after retirementServed on more than twenty national scientific review panels

Managed and reviewed manuscriptsCopy edited manuscriptsAssisted authors in preparation of manuscripts

Supported K-12 STEM education policy development/compliance at the NIHServed on steering committee for the “National Lab Day” component of the White House “Educate to Innovate” initiativeLed development of NIH "Science Education Nation" WebsiteDeveloped and helped coordinate a summer science program for 600 childrenHosted conference and co-wrote white paper on barriers to STEM professional involvement in K-12 education