Corridor STEM Initiative
A coalition committed to meeting the challenge of global competition.
CSI is a new initiative in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor aimed at engaging Iowans to help shift the culture and mindset around math, science, and technology so that Iowa is recognized as a the premier state in delivering this important brand of education. The group was formed from an Iowa Business Council commitment made at the 2005 Iowa Summit on Math and Science, with the purpose of meeting the increasing challenge of global competition in technology development around the world.
From a global perspective in the 21st century, this group of business and educational leaders realizes that Americans - and especially Iowans, who have been known for receiving quality education - can no longer rest on past achievements.
CSI will focus on educational efforts to enhance student learning in these critically important areas.
Important! Last summer's flooding situation was a terrible experience for everyone involved. It can be made better for children by helping them understand with science. That's why we've created the new Flood 2008 page.
Success! This past summer, the University of Iowa College of Engineering and the Corridor STEM Initiative spearheaded several Engineering is Elementary educational sessions for elementary students in the region. These sessions were geared to introducing children to engineering and technology. The activities were a great success. You can read all about it here (pdf).
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) was featured prominently on the front page of the November 2008 SAI Report (from the School Administrators of Iowa). Though PLTW is a national organization, the article discusses Iowan endeavors in particular. You can read the article as a PDF here.