16 Jan 2024

Twentieth FIRST Tech Challenge Tournament in West Burlington Needs Volunteers

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 16, 2024) — We need your help! You can volunteer for the FIRST Tech Challenge student robotics competitions in West Burlington on January 20.

FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and code robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming.

18 Dec 2023

Final Call for 2024 Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) Award Nominations — Deadline December 18 (ie Today)

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 18, 2023) — This is your last chance to submit your nominations for the 2024 Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) STEM Professional Awards. The deadline is the end of the today (December 18).

If you know an outstanding individual that should be recognized for making a difference in their profession, in the community, and/or in a classroom, here is your opportunity to acknowledge their contributions.

05 Dec 2023

Recognize Excellence in STEM: Nominate an Engineer for the QCESC Jr Engineer or Sr Engineer of the Year Award Today

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

QCESC 2023 Jr Engineer of the Year: Trenton Humphrey of Stanley Consultants

04 Dec 2023

Volunteers for the First LEGO League Events in the Quad Cities Area December 9, 10, 16, and 17

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 4, 2023) — Looking for a way to have fun and support local students?

We have numerous volunteer openings on December 9 and 10 at the Putnam Museum, as well as on December 16 and 17 at the John Deere World Headquarters.

These events will support the Quad Cities first LEGO League qualifying events.

24 Nov 2023

Recognize Excellence in STEM: Nominate a Professional for the QCESC 2024 STEM Educator of the Year Award

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC) 2023 STEM Teacher of the Year Kim McMaster, Bicentennial Elementary School, Coal Valley, Illinois

02 Nov 2023

Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC) 2024 Professional Awards Nominations Now Open

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 2, 2023) — The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) is seeking nominations to recognize exceptional scientists, technology professionals, mathematicians, engineers, STEM educators, and volunteers in the Quad Cities Area.

03 Mar 2023

Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) Announces 2023 STEM Scholarships

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 3, 2023) — The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) held the 61st Annual STEM Celebration on February 23, 2023.

The event celebrates and showcases the region's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals, educators, and next generation of STEM professionals.

01 Feb 2023

The 2023 STEM Celebration Registration is Open

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 1, 2023) — Registration for our Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) 2023 STEM Celebration on February 23 is now open.

We welcome you to join us for the 61st Annual QCESC STEM Celebration on February 23, 4:30-8PM, at the Bend Event Center in East Moline.

01 Mar 2022

2021 Scholarships Announced for Students Pursuing STEM Careers

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 1, 2022) — The Quad-City and Engineering Council, or QCESC, held the 60th annual STEM Celebration on February 24, 2022.

The event celebrates and showcases the region's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professionals, educators, and next generation of STEM professionals.

At the event, held during National Engineers Week, 19 scholarships valued at $32,000 were awarded.

03 Dec 2019

Volunteers Needed for Quad City FIRST Student Events 7, 8, and 14 December 2019

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

 

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 2, 2019) We need your help! Volunteers are needed for upcoming Quad Cities Region FIRST Events. These are the largest student STEM Events in the Quad Cities Region this year, involving over 1,000 youth! This is a great opportunity to share your skills, talents, and passion while having fun and positively impacting the lives of students ages 6-18 in our community.

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