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IowaBio awards five STEM scholarships

The Iowa Biotechnology Association presented scholarships to five students at the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa in March. The winning students applied to receive a Future Biotech Leader Scholarship and were selected by …

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NIACC JPEC hosting Youth Entrepreneurial Academy

The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will hold the 26th Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on June 12-16, followed by pitch presentations. The academy has been designed to help students launch their own …

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Workiva partners with Code.org on access to technology, education

Workiva Inc. announced Tuesday it has launched a global, multiyear partnership with Code.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science education and promoting diversity in technology. Workiva will leverage its expertise and …

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Butland leaving Iowa EdTech Collaborative

Iowa EdTech Collaborative Executive Director Mark Butland is leaving the organization for a new role in San Diego, according to an announcement sent via email on Tuesday. His last day is May 12. Transition planning …

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UI, EdTech Collaborative hosting two DesignDash events this spring

The Jacobson Institute at the University of Iowa and the Iowa EdTech Collaborative are partnering to host startup events engaging high school students in one-day, fast-paced entrepreneurial excursions. High school students will work in teams …

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TAI, John Deere announce Iowa Tech Connect program

The Technology Association of Iowa in partnership with John Deere has announced Iowa Tech Connect, a new talent development initiative for early-career tech professionals. TAI first announced the program at the 2022 Prometheus Awards.

The …

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Grand View’s Jacobson Institute partners to offer new upskilling opportunities

The Jacobson Institute at Grand View University has partnered with MedCerts, a national online training provider, to offer training and upskilling. Through the institute, eligible individuals will be able to complete an online MedCerts certification …

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ISU study indicates more education increases entrepreneurship

Iowa State University economics professor John Winters, pictured, and graduate student Kunwon Ahn have co-authored a new study that indicates more education increases entrepreneurship in the U.S., particularly for women.

“The benefits of education are often …

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ISU, UI rank in 2023 review of entrepreneurship programs

Iowa State University and the University of Iowa were ranked in the top 50 undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies by the Princeton Review’s 2023 annual survey. ISU ranked 11th for the third year in a …

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Guest column: Let’s stop talking about work-life balance

Submitted by Beth Livingston, associate professor in management and entrepreneurship, University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Beth Livingston, associate professor at University of Iowa

I’ve lost count of how many companies talk about employee …