| Title |
Description |
Funding
Source |
Partner
Institutions |
Director
Name |
| Early College Pilot Program |
Indian Hills Community College is offering an Early College
Pilot Program that will allow high school juniors and
seniors to earn college credit in selected technology
programs at IHCC. Participating students can earn up to 40
college credits and complete a diploma in
electronics/computer occupations. This program will provide
STEM educational opportunities for secondary students and
address workforce shortages in areas where there is a great
demand for high skill, high wage employees. This program
will include three mathematics courses, technology courses
related to electronics and computers, and courses related to
the science of electricity, electronic circuits, fluid
power, and electro-magnetism.
Project Status: Current |
State of Iowa weighted funding, Tech Prep grant, local school districts, institutional |
Ottumwa High School, Sigourney High School, Cardinal High
School, Davis County High School, Eddyville-Blakesburg High
School, Keota High School, Oskaloosa High School, Russell
High School |
Greg Kepner
Department Chair, Industrial Technology Programs
IHCC - 15
641-683-5284
|
| Evans Middle School Chemistry Initiative |
6th grade students from Evans Middle School spend a day with our Chemistry faculty and students to learn new techniques in Chemistry.
Project Status: Current |
Institutional (equipment and supplies), School Districts (transportation) |
Ottumwa Community School District |
Doug Flournoy
Chemistry Instructor
IHCC - 15
641-683-5247
|
| Iowa Biotech Workforce Development Project |
This project's goals are to grow the biotechnology workforce
base through several activities (all have some STEM
applications): Outreach to middle and high school students
and the public about the biotech field utilizing a 3D
virtual reality, DNA activities, and bioprocessing
presentation. Offer professional development opportunities
with activities to educators in the areas of science and
technology (biotechnology). Develop and deliver training
opportunities for person in the bioprocessing and ethanol
industries. Develop curriculum for biotechnology technicians
in the area of proteomics.
Project Status: Current |
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration |
DMACC, Iowa Biotech Association, industries (Cargill,
Ajinomoto Food Ingredients, Wacker Chemical, Monsanto,
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, etc.), Great Prairie and
Heartland AEAs, Iowa Workforce Development, and others. |
Janet Paulson
Iowa BioDevelopment Project Coordinator
IHCC - 15
800-726-2585 ext. 1985
|
| National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce in Agricultural Bioprocessing and Renewable Fuels |
The goals of this project include: co-sponsoring the
Heartland AEA SEMI lab to help bring biotechnology
activities to schools around Iowa; sponsor biotech
educational activities at regional and national events;
provide product development and process assistance for
bioprocessing entrepreneurs and businesses with IHCC
students, enhancing their educational opportunities. Work
with industry to develop skill standards and training for
bioprocess technicians, ethanol technicians, and plant
operators.
Project Status: Current |
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration |
Forsyth Tech Community College, Miracosta Community College,
Bellevue Community College, New Hampshire Community
Technical College |
Janet Paulson
Iowa BioDevelopment Project Coordinator
IHCC - 15
800-726-2585 ext. 1985
|
| Recycling |
Dr. Lee Wymore and the IHCC Science Club have established a recycling program. The purpose of this effort by students is to raise awareness for the need to recycle.
Project Status: Current |
Institutional |
|
Lee Wymore
Science and Mathematics Program Director and Biology Instructor
IHCC - 15
641-683-5225
|
