Range Engineering Council

Range Engineering Council The Range Engineering Council (REC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized exclusively for STEM education on the Iron Range of Minnesota.

The Range Engineering Council (REC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was organized exclusively for charitable, scientific and education purposes. The purpose of the REC is to support and facilitate educational programs and activities across the Iron Range that promote awareness of and encourage participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs. The overall vision of REC is to

provide opportunities for area students to learn about STEM fields throughout the region. A few examples of STEM fields include engineering, computer technology, construction trades and health care. The RECs long-term goal is to help facilitate the continuum of programs and activities to expose and excite students in 5-12 grades to STEM.

07/07/2026

Reach out and join us to spread STEM across the Iron Range!

06/15/2026

Call for potential Board members
The Range Engineering Council is a volunteer-driven organization based in Minnesota’s Iron Range, dedicated to promoting STEM, mentoring youth, and supporting engineering excellence in our communities (e.g., STEM All Stars, mentorship events).

Term: July 2026-Dec. 2027 (1.5 yrs)

Commitment: Attend monthly board meetings, participate in subcommittees or events, support outreach and fundraising

Ideal candidates:
• Reside or work within Minnesota’s Iron Range or northeastern region
• Have experience in engineering, education, community engagement, or non-profit governance
• Demonstrate commitment to STEM education and youth development
• Possess strong interpersonal, leadership, and decision-making abilities
• Have capacity to volunteer time and actively support Council initiatives

Interested individuals should submit the following:
1. Cover Letter outlining interest, relevant experience, and vision for the Council
2. Resume or CV highlighting professional background and community involvement
3. References from two individuals familiar with your leadership or volunteer contributions

Send your application via email to: [email protected]

05/16/2026

The Mesabi East Engineering, Cool! program had an amazing finale with a class trip to the Int’l Bear Center in Ely! I highly recommend it, as you learn about bears but so much more! Their three resident bears were amazing to watch, too, and we got to hand feed chickadees and hold the garter snake while learning about STEM first hand!


05/13/2026

We had a fantastic last class of Engineering, Cool! at Mesabi East School with Phil McDonald from Iracore teaching the kids about biomedical engineering by designing prosthetic legs and performing angioplasty to remove plaque from an artery. Thank you to our sponsors who made this possible!

We had a fantastic last class of Engineering, Cool! at Mesabi East School with Phil McDonald from Iracore teaching the k...
05/13/2026

We had a fantastic last class of Engineering, Cool! at Mesabi East School with Phil McDonald from Iracore teaching the kids about biomedical engineering by designing prosthetic legs and performing angioplasty to remove plaque from an artery. Thank you to our sponsors who made this possible!

04/13/2026

Last week in Mesabi East’s Engineering, Cool! class, our 5th & 6th graders dove into the world of Mineral Processing—and things got a little… sparkly ✨

Huge thanks to Jon Maki, Corie Ekholm, Christie Kearney, and Ms. Kayla Owens for leading an afternoon packed with hands-on learning and curiosity.

Who knew that concentrate + water + sand + dish soap + glitter could unlock the secrets of density, magnetism, and flotation!

Last week in Mesabi East’s Engineering, Cool! class, our 5th & 6th graders dove into Mineral Processing!Huge thanks to J...
04/13/2026

Last week in Mesabi East’s Engineering, Cool! class, our 5th & 6th graders dove into Mineral Processing!

Huge thanks to Jon Maki, Corie Ekholm, Christie Kearney, and Ms. Kayla Owens for leading an afternoon packed with hands-on learning and curiosity.

Using concentrate + water + sand + dish soap + glitter, we learned about density, magnetism, and flotation.

From swirling mixtures to separating materials like real engineers, these students proved that science isn’t just cool—it’s downright magical.

Surface water was the class topic in Engineering, Cool! at Mesabi East last week. The 5th and 6th graders learned about ...
03/14/2026

Surface water was the class topic in Engineering, Cool! at Mesabi East last week. The 5th and 6th graders learned about the water cycle, life as a water molecule, how water use is managed, and how water filters work. Thank you to Tasha Niemi, Jordan Erickson and Christie Kearney for teaching the class!

We kicked off the first week of Engineering, Cool! with our Facilities Design class learning about the efficiencies of a...
02/27/2026

We kicked off the first week of Engineering, Cool! with our Facilities Design class learning about the efficiencies of assembly lines using Legos at Mesabi East with Christie Kearney (NewRange), Mikayla Mellesmoen (NTS) and Mrs Owens (Mesabi East).

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