27 Dec 2017

Strawbees Program at the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Test your engineering creativity with Strawbees at the Davenport Library. This STEM program invites kids to engineer and create with Strawbees, simple units that let you connect straws to build mechanical objects. Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Thursday January 11 at 4:00pm and find out what you’re capable of building!

20 Dec 2017

Net Neutrality - What Do YOU Think?

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Dear Friend, TELL ME: What do you think about action taken by the FCC to reverse net neutrality?

15 Dec 2017

2018 Solar Training Academy to be Held in Dubuque

By Kaitlyn Kohl

Dec. 15, 2017 (Dubuque, IA) - Iowa experienced 62% solar jobs growth in 2016 according to the the most recent National Solar Jobs Census conducted by the The Solar Foundation. Growth is expected to continue in the region, and to meet the need for trained and qualified solar workers, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will be hosting a Solar Training Academy in Dubuque starting in January 2018.

13 Dec 2017

Upcoming QCESC Events with Volunteer Needs and Reminders:

By The Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC)
  • QCESC Monthly Meeting: NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 P.M. at Hamilton Tech College.  Everyone is welcome to attend!
    12 Dec 2017

    Iowa Biodiesel Board Welcomes Grassley Aide to Lead Biodiesel Federal Affairs

    By Jenna Higgins Rose

    Kurt Kovarik joins National Biodiesel Board as VP of Federal Affairs

    (ANKENY, Iowa) –  The National Biodiesel Board has announced that Kurt Kovarik, legislative director for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), will join the trade association’s Washington D.C. office as Vice President of Federal Affairs. Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberley issued the following statement:

    01 Dec 2017

    Gov. Reynolds issues statement on EPA’s final RFS volumes for 2018

    By Brenna Smith

    (DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement Thursday after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2018.

    "This announcement shows that EPA Administrator Pruitt is listening to our concerns and taking them into consideration. But it also shows that we have more work to do.

    29 Nov 2017

    Secretary Pate, EAC partner for IT, cybersecurity training for county auditors

    By Kevin Hall

    ALTOONA – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) partnered on Wednesday to conduct information technology workshops for county auditors and their staff. EAC Chairman Matt Masterson and Director of Testing and Certification Brian Hancock joined Secretary Pate and his staff for the Election Officials as IT Managers training at the Adventureland Inn in Altoona.

    17 Nov 2017

    Bettendorf Entrepreneur Receives State Technology Accolades

    By Brandy Welvaert

    AMY LANK, BETTENDORF, HONORED BY TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP  

    Amy Lank, president of American Power Systems, Inc., Davenport, has received a state award for leadership in technology.

    07 Nov 2017

    STEM Teachers Night Out Tuesday, November 7th Postponed

    By The Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC)
    Due to low pre-registration numbers (11 as of this morning), we have decided it would be best to postpone this STEM Teachers Night Out to January.
    07 Nov 2017

    Gov. Rauner: Technion research accord signed

    By Hud Englehart

    Israel Institute of Technology inks MOU with U of I System; Governor visits with Motorola Solutions Israel

    HAIFA, Israel (Nov. 1, 2017) — The U of I System today reached an accord with Technion, Israel’s most prominent technology university, to participate in joint research projects — the third such alliance announced on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s trade mission to the Middle East country.

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