2026-27 Scale-Up Programs
Exploring AI and the Future of Work
Description: Provides a focused and engaging learning experience to address classroom AI integration through hands-on activities.
Grade Level: 4 - 12
Contact: Susan Willems, CodeJoy LLC, susan@codejoy.org
First Tech Challenge
Description: Students design, build and program robots to compete in events. FTC emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving through a team-based competition.
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Contact: Rebecca Whitaker, rebecca-whitaker@uiowa.edu
STEMwonder
Description: Carefully curated kits of materials engage students in science and engineering concepts through play-based integrative STEM and literacy experiences that motivate students to use the tools of literacy.
Grade Level: PK - 3
Contact: Beth VanMeeteren, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa Regents' Center for Early Developmental Education Beth.VanMeeteren@uni.edu
