After a fulfilling season that saw some of Iowa’s most promising young minds take the national stage in Washington, D.C., the Future City Iowa competition is officially returning to the Iowa State University College of Engineering for the 2026-2027 season. This year, the challenge hits home with the critical, timely
As summer shifted into high gear, a quiet transformation took place inside the classrooms of Coe College and across the streets of Cedar Rapids. From June 22–26, a dynamic group of local middle schoolers stepped away from video games and social media feeds to peek behind the digital curtain. They
NewBoCo Education Engages Over 500 Participants Through Summer CoderDojo Programs From flying drones to creating algorithm art, students experienced technology in exciting and new ways. These programs were made possible thanks to strong community partnerships and dedicated mentors who recognized the potential in making STEM accessible and enjoyable to all.
Hello, NewBoCo friends! I’m excited to introduce myself as NewBoCo’s K–12 Student Program Coordinator, a role I began in early June. I support our education team by coordinating engaging STEM opportunities for students across Iowa and connecting youth with hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and creativity! This summer has
This guest blog was written by Fatima Torres, a Girls Who Code participant. To learn more about her journey, check out NewBoCo: From Club to Hackathon – A Student’s Journey to Empower Peers Through Tech. When I was a kid, I encountered the harsh discouragement of entering areas where people
February 11th marks an important day on the global calendar: the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day stands as a reminder of the vital role women play in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Here at NewBoCo Education, we believe this day is
Since 2017, NewBoCo has recognized teachers’ pivotal role in student success, espeically when it comes to computer science education. In the last eight years over 2,200 educators have participated in a NewBoCo professional development program, bringing computer science to more than 100,000 K-12 students across Iowa. The latest partnership with
While computer science (CS) remains a male-dominated field, a classroom at Norwalk High School, led by Robin West, is challenging those statistics. Through its professional development programs for educators like West, NewBoCo equips teachers to inspire and empower their students. This summer, four students from Norwalk High School were selected
Samantha Dahlby, Director of K–12 Education at NewBoCo, is proud to announce that she has been selected for the Reciprocal Exchange component of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring,
This summer, The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), Wright House of Fashion, and Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC), are joining forces to enhance STEM education access for school-aged children and adults. This collaboration aims to spark creativity, inspire innovation, and create new opportunities for local families.STEM education is increasingly
