NSTEM provides tools, documents, and forms that can assist a Chapter Advisor in creating and managing an active and engaging Chapter. Below is a listing of those resources – an NSTEM membership unlocks the complete list.
Chapter Management:
- Manage Your Chapter – Overview of what your Chapter should be doing and when
- Proposed Chapter Timeline – Use this timeline to help plan your year as an NSTEM Chapter
- Constitution – Your Chapter must operate in accordance with this Constitution
- Sample Chapter Bylaws – This template will assist you in drafting Chapter bylaws
- Advisory Council Sample Chapter Bylaws – This template will assist you in drafting bylaws for your Chapter’s Advisory Council
- Chapter Renewal – Instructions on how to renew your annual Chapter affiliation
- Student Roster– Complete and upload annually
- Annual Report Form – Complete and upload annually
- Chapter Advisor/Director Update Form – Submit when there is a change in your Chapter Advisor or Director
- Payment Information
- NSTEM W-9
- Document Upload Page – For submitting documents and images instead of emailing them to NSTEM
- Need help in managing your Chapter? Contact us or call us at 978-381-9305
Student Membership:
- NSTEM’s Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Students – Review and decide if your Chapter wants to increase requirements. Your Chapter may not impose requirements for non-STEM courses or activities
- NSTEM’s Student Membership Application Page – Download the application and supporting signatures form for prospective student members to complete and return
- Suggested Chapter Officer Roles – We suggest Chapters establish officer roles to help provide leadership while sharing in the responsibilities of running your Chapter.
- Student Dashboard – See how your students and their parents experience the NSTEM website. Be sure to share the student member username and password with both your members and their parents/guardians so they can access this page
Branding your Chapter:
- NSTEM Resource Library – NSTEM provides a curated library of exciting, educational, and engaging national resources organized by type and educational level
- NSTEM Store – Where you can purchase apparel and customizable Chapter merchandise, and your members and their parents can purchase NSTEM t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, and more. Be sure to share the member’s username and password with each of your members and their parents/guardians so they can access the Store
- NSTEM Brochure – Take a look at this 2-page overview of NSTEM to help promote your Chapter
- NSTEM Overview Presentation – Take a look at this thorough presentation to get a clear understanding of NSTEM
- NSTEM Scholarships – Annual scholarships administered by NSTEM for qualified students
- NSTEM STEM Champions of Excellence Awards – Prestigious annual awards administered by NSTEM for qualified projects, advisors and Chapters
- Trademark Usage Guidelines and NSTEM Logos – Rules on how the our trademarked logos and taglines can and can’t be used. Includes logos your Chapter can download and use
- 10 Tips for a Successful Chapter – Suggestions for making your NSTEM Chapter more engaging for students, teachers, and families
- Important STEM Dates – Specialized list of historical dates and time periods from STEM events around the world
- Social Media PR Shoutout Form – Please use this form to submit your exciting NSTEM Chapter happenings that we can use to promote on our social media platforms and tag you!
- Media Release Form – Fill out at the request of NSTEM
Suggested Student & Chapter Management Tools:
- Student Communication Platforms:
- Project Platforms:
- Progress-Monitoring Platforms: