Upcoming Events with Volunteer Needs:
- Monday, May 3 - Science Night - Noche de Ciencias - Black Hawk College (5:30 - 8:30 PM) Parents and students age 9-15 are invited to attend the free event hosted at Black Hawk College in partnership with QCESC member society, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and John Deere. Science Night is a national program to promote knowledge and interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The event will include fun, hands-on STEM activities, useful college info for parents & students, and Bilingual parent workshop. The National President of SHPE is scheduled to attend.
Link to attend or volunteer - Friday, May 8 - High School Cardboard Boat Race - Bettendorf Middle Park Lagoon Registration for local high school teams and volunteers are being sought for the 8th annual cardboard boat regatta race being held at Bettendorf Middle Park Lagoon. The event is scheduled to run from 8:00 AM until approximately 2:00 PM depending on the number of entries. Last year there were a record 26 teams from 5 area schools that participated. High school teachers and engineers are also invited to participate to compete against the students.Link to Further Info including links to register a team or volunteer
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July 27-31, Engineering Kids Camp - Putnam Museum & Science Center
Students and volunteers are being sought for the 7th Annual Engineering Kids one day camps for students in grades 2nd through 8th grade (as of Fall). Nearly 400 students attended this very popular camp last year with several of the day selling out. The camp is possible through a partnership between the QCESC, Putnam and Iowa State University College of Engineering. This camp is an exciting, engaging experience for your young innovator. Fun, imaginative sessions including LEGO robotics, a Giant Screen 3D film, the opportunity to create and learn side by side with engineering students from Iowa State University and Quad City Professional Engineers & Technologist.
Link to Further Information including to register a team or volunteer.
For further information or questions, please contact Carl Loweth, QCESC STEM Coordinator at e-mail carl.loweth@gmail.com
