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Growing STEM in our Community
Friday November 6, 2026 TBA
Ankeny Centennial High School’s student-led Garden Club will show how they apply STEM to solve real-world challenges, from designing irrigation systems to growing 1,000 pounds of produce to donate to the local food pantry. Attendees will discover how students collaborate with STEM BEST® Grant recipient Orbis to build raised garden beds. Participants will engage in interactive demonstrations by comparing pantry donation bags with and without fresh produce from the club, learn how native plants and pollinators support a healthy ecosystem, and leave with seeds and practical ideas for creating innovative STEM experiences in their schools. See how the STEM BEST® Program supports this powerful example of education and community partnerships that cultivate student leadership, create meaningful real-world learning, and drive student success.
Presenters
avatar for Alice Baghdasaryan

Alice Baghdasaryan

Student Member, Ankeny Centennial Garden Club
Alice Baghdasaryan is a junior at Ankeny Centennial who is a member of the Gardening Club. She is passionate about Science Bowl and her team placed 3rd in the 2026 state competition. She intends to study cell biology in college and pursue a career in biotechnology.
avatar for Ella Campbell

Ella Campbell

Student Member, Ankeny Centennial Garden Club
My name is Ella Campbell and I am a senior at Ankeny Centennial. I spend my time running cross country, going to Gardening Club, spending time with friends, and working part time jobs. I really enjoy science and hope to one day find a job in STEM with environmental sciences.
avatar for Greta Lee

Greta Lee

Student Member, Ankeny Centennial Garden Club
Greta Lee is a senior at Ankeny Centennial. She has been a home gardener for 3 years before joining Garden Club. Greta is passionate about food insecurity and environmental education, having served as an intern for Mobilize Green in 2026, working on projects for the NFS and Iowa Wildlife... Read More →
avatar for Porter Schlaht

Porter Schlaht

Student Member, Ankeny Centennial Garden Club
Porter Schlaht is a junior at Ankeny Centennial High School and a member of the Garden Club. He enjoys houseplant care, propagation, horticulture, and sharing his knowledge with friends and family. Porter also enjoys volunteering with the Blank Park Zoo’s Zoo Crew and his local... Read More →
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Tanya Hunt

STEM BEST® Program Coordinator, Iowa STEM Advisory Council
Tanya K. Hunt is an Education Program Consultant and STEM BEST® Program Coordinator with the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education. She leads the coordination and advancement of the STEM BEST® Program, supporting authentic work-based learning... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 TBA
  50-Minute

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