13 Feb 2015

Invitation to Celebrate E-week & STEM at Feb. 26 QCESC Banquet - Please Pre-Register by Feb 22nd

By QCESC

Feel free to share this with others that might be interested in attending.

The deadline to register is Sunday, February 22.

You are cordially invited to attend the 53rd Annual Banquet of the Quad City Engineering & Science Council being held on Thursday, February 26th at John Deere's Worldwide Headquarters (One John Deere Place, Moline, Illinois).

This banquet is held during Engineers Week (E-week), and everyone is cordially invited including students to attend this premier, annual event to celebrate, network and pay tribute to the great Engineering and Science Professionals and Educators we have in the Quad City Region. This includes supporting the next generation of Engineering and Science Professionals through supporting students.

Our very special, keynote speaker will be William White, Midwest Regional Vice President for Project Lead the Way, the nation's leading provider of K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology) education programs.  William has a degree in metallurgical engineering from Ohio State University where he played football later playing in the NFL for 11 years including in the Super Bowl.  William will be speaking on "Pursue Your Dreams, Prepare for Reality" sharing his inspiring, personal journey and how he overcame obstacles.

The event begins at 5:00 P.M. with networking social hour with student displays including from PLTW and FIRST robotic along with Universities with a silent auction.  Appetizers will provide for all paid attendees along with cash bar.  Seating for dinner occurs at 6:00 PM with plated dinners with four entrée choices with dessert.

03 Feb 2015

QCESC Awards, Bridges and Banquet Registration

By QCESC
  • DEADLINE EXTENDED to Friday, February 6th for Award Nominations including STEM Teacher of the Engineer and Jr & Sr. Engineer and Scientist of the Year. The awards will be presented at the Annual QCESC Banquet held during Engineers Week on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Application and information can be found at: http://qcesc.org/Awards/awards.html
  • The 8th Annual Battle of the Bridges Contest February 6th and 7th for all ages, with 2-4 people per team at the Putnam Museum, 1717 West 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52804. Details and Pre-Registration (a must!) can be found here: http://qcesc.org/Bridge_Building/battle_of_bridges_3.html

    We will continue to register teams until we reach our capacity (40 per day).  All of the materials are provided with no pre-work required.
  • Pre-Registration is Open Now for the QCESC Annual Banquet, February 26th. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. The 53rd Annual Banquet of the Quad City Engineering & Science Council celebrating Engineers Week & STEM Education and Careers will be held on Thursday, February 26th at John Deere's Worldwide Headquarters (One John Deere Place, Moline, Illinois) beginning at 5:00 P.M. with networking social hour, silent auction, displays including by students, dinner, Order of the Engineer Inductions, scholarship presentations to high school students, annual awards and guest speaker.  Our very special, inspiring keynote speaker will be William White, Midwest Regional Vice President for Project Lead the Way who played 11 years in the NFL including in the Super Bowl, attended Ohio State University with a degree in metallurgical engineering.
  • To Pre-Register and view details, visit:
26 Jan 2015

The Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC) Upcoming Events and Deadlines

By QCESC
  • Deadline for Awards including STEM Teacher of the Engineer and Jr & Sr. Engineer and Scientist of the Year is January 30th. The awards will be presented at the Annual QCESC Banquet held during Engineers Week on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Application and information can be found at: http://qcesc.org/Awards/awards.html 
     
  • The 8th Annual Battle of the Bridges Contest February 6th and 7th for all ages, with 2-4 people per team at the Putnam Museum, 1717 West 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52804. Details and Pre-Registration (a must!) can be found here: http://qcesc.org/Bridge_Building/battle_of_bridges_3.html 
     
  • SAVE THE DATE! February 26th: The QCESC Annual Banquet celebrating Engineers Week & STEM Education and Careers where we award scholarships, awards (stated above), Order of the Engineer ceremony.  This year's event will be hosted at John Deere's World Headquarters in Moline.  Our very special, inspiring speaker will be William White, Midwest Regional Vice President for Project Lead the Way who played 11 years in the NFL including in the Super Bowl, attended Ohio State University with a degree in metallurgical engineering.  Details and pre-registration coming soon! Everyone is welcome to attend. 
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02 Jan 2015

Pre-Register for STEM Teachers and Educators Night Out Event January 14th

By QCESC

Join us STEM Teachers/Educators Night Out Event

 

This free event will include free pop/pizza provided by QCESC, a review of major STEM events calendar, an overview of host school's STEM program, and input from other schools attending the meeting. This is a great networking opportunity for sharing STEM successes and learning.

STEM Teachers/Educators Night Out Event
Wednesday, January 14th
6:00-8:15 P.M.

at Rivermont Collegiate (1821 Sunset Dr, Bettendorf)

PRE-REGISTER NOW

The calendar of major STEM events will be discussed, including:

  • Bridge Building Competition Feb 6-7 @ Putnam Museum
  • Mouse Trap Car Race (Date??) @ Williams Intermediate School, Davenport
  • Trebuchet Competition. Apr 10 (Tentative) @ Bettendorf HS
  • Cardboard Boat Regatta. May 8 (Tentative) @ Bettendorf Lagoon
  • A highlight will be a tour of Rivermont Collegiate and its STEM program.
  • As always we want representatives from the various schools to share their successes and plans for STEM programs in their school.
  • Please come, enjoy the pizza and soda provided by QCESC at 6:00pm and participate in this important QC STEM event.

To attend this free event, the only requirement is that you need to pre-register which only takes a minute using the On-line Google Form. This helps insure we have adequate food and space.

 

Please forward to other STEM Educators who would be interested in attending!

Contact Carl Loweth with any questions
563-505-1196 or carl.loweth@gmail.com

10 Dec 2014

We are in immediate need for Volunteers at our Upcoming STEM Events!!!

By QCESC

Register Today at:

http://qcesc.org/qc-first-volunteers.htm

No previous experience or technical background is required for many of the volunteer positions with training available. Teachers, education administers, and people in human resources are encouraged to consider volunteering to be a judge for FIRST LEGO League for Core Values (teamwork) and for the Research Project which is based around Learning.


Positions are available for adults and students in college & high school. Applications for volunteering will continue to be accepted until we fill all of the posted positions.


Volunteers will be provided food, beverages, and a great experience supporting our local youth!

If you have any questions regarding volunteering at Quad City area FIRST events, send an e-mail to qcesc.org@gmail.com

 

Register Today at:

http://qcesc.org/qc-first-volunteers.htm

18 Nov 2014

We are in immediate need for Volunteers at our Upcoming STEM Events

By QCESC
No previous experience or technical background is required for many of the volunteer positions with training available. Teachers, education administers, and people in human resources are encouraged to consider volunteering to be a judge for FIRST LEGO League for Core Values (teamwork) and for the Research Project which is based around Learning.

Positions are available for adults and students in college & high school. Applications for volunteering will continue to be accepted until we fill all of the posted positions.

Volunteers will be provided food, beverages, and a great experience supporting our local youth!

If you have any questions regarding volunteering at Quad City area FIRST events, send an e-mail to qcesc.org@gmail.com

Register Today at:

http://qcesc.org/qc-first-volunteers.htm

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