What is Iowa-Teach?

Iowa-Teach Math & Science is for first- and second-year STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) majors and transfer students who might be interested in teaching as a career.

A program of Iowa’s Regent universities (University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa), in partnership with Iowa community colleges and private colleges, Iowa-Teach was created to boost the number and diversity of Iowa math and science teachers.

• Iowa faces a math and science teacher shortage crisis. 
• Most of the challenges and opportunities to thrive in the 21st century call for science and math-savvy citizens. 
• Iowa’s economy is increasingly reliant on math and science-skilled workers. 
• Today’s kids mistakenly think math and science aren’t critical to their futures. 
• There is no greater factor in the success of learners than their teacher. 

Why Do People Choose to Teach?

• Every single day at work matters in the lives of others. 
• Pay as good or better than a therapist, forester, athletic trainer, musician, law enforcer, journalist, chef, salesperson, social worker, nurse, interior designer, etc. 
• Time to pursue other interests, conduct research and gain additional education.