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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.