“Creativity is the capital of the 21st century.” When Robert Bluestone shared this insight during his inspirational keynote for the 2010 Arts Advocacy Day in Des Moines, he was on target. Back then, tying arts to economy and education as an integral part of a comprehensive learning process was still in a formative stage. One […]
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From vaccines to iPhones, innovation depends on federal funding that is now under threat
Science has served as the source of U.S. innovation for decades, but it has recently been under attack with funding for basic science in the United States at a 40-year low.
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Family Free Night at the Iowa Children’s Museum promotes STEM learning
STEM Family Free Night Iowa Children’s Museum — Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. This Friday at the Iowa Children’s Museum, enjoy an evening with all of your favorite exhibits and participate in special STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities sponsored by the Southeast Iowa STEM Hub. Admission is free, with activities focusing on […]
