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.
Getting Started:
- NSTEM’s Constitution – Your chapter must operate in accordance with this Constitution
- NSTEM’s Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Students – Review and decide whether your chapter wants to increase any of these requirements. Be aware that a chapter may not impose requirements for non-STEM courses or activities
- NSTEM’s Sample Chapter Bylaws – This template will assist you in drafting bylaws for your chapter
- NSTEM’s Advisory Council Sample Chapter Bylaws – This template will assist you in drafting bylaws for your chapter
- NSTEM’s Proposed Chapter Timeline – Use this timeline to help plan your year as an NSTEM chapter
- NSTEM’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) – If you have a question, check here first. If this doesn’t address your question, then reach out to NSTEM at Contact Us
- NSTEM’s Student Membership Application Page – Download the application and supporting signatures form for prospective student members to complete and return
Your NSTEM Chapter:
- Manage Your Chapter – Overview of what your Chapter should be doing and when
- 10 Tips for a Successful Chapter – Suggestions for making your NSTEM chapter more engaging for students, teachers, and families
- Chapter Renewal – Instructions on how to renew your annual Chapter affiliation
- Upload Page – For submitting documents and images instead of emailing them to NSTEM
- Student Toolkit – 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
- Need help in managing your chapter? Contact us or call us at 978-381-9305
Resources:
- Resource Library – NSTEM provides a curated library of exciting, educational, and engaging national resources organized by type and educational level, including: scholarships, awards, grants, project examples, organizations, conferences, events, curriculum, professional development and more
- National STEM Honor Society Brochure – Take a look at this 2-page overview of NSTEM to help promote your Chapter
- National STEM Honor Society Overview Presentation – Take a look at this thorough presentation to get a clear understanding
- Important STEM Dates – Specialized list of historical dates and time periods from STEM events around the world
- 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
- 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!
Online Tools:
- Platforms: Utilize efficient platforms like these to communicate with students
- Projects: Organized platforms of projects that students can easily interact with at school and virtually
- Monitoring Progress: Monitor student progress for curricular and enrichment hours
Forms:
- Student Roster – Complete and upload to NSTEM twice a year (by November 1st and May 1st)
- Annual Report Form – Complete and submit each year by May 1st
- Chapter Advisor/Director Update Form – Submit when there is a change in your Chapter Advisor or Chapter Director
- Chapter Renewal Form – Renew your chapter here
- NSTEM Media Consent & Release Form – Download and return at the request of NSTEM
Branding Your Chapter:
- 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
- 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
Payment:
NSTEM Social Media Accounts:
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