The National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM) aims to inspire and recognize students from kindergarten through career who excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. It provides resources like scholarships, project-based learning opportunities, and recognition to encourage students to pursue STEM careers. Membership is accessible to students at all academic levels through affordable annual fees and minimum eligibility requirements based on GPA and hours spent on STEM coursework and enrichment activities.

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2. National STEM Honor Society’s
(NSTEM) Mission:
NSTEM inspires and recognizes the efforts and achievements
of students From K to CareerTM who aspire to be academic,
community, and business leaders in the fields of science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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What is the State of STEM at your school?
● Align careers with educational experiences
● Engage students at an earlier age
● Expand the continuum from K to CareerTM
● Increase skills in technical areas

4. Recognition
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● Recognizes excellence and
inspires students to pursue
STEM careers
● Promotes recognition for STEM
student and educator
achievements

5. Inspiration Through
Project-Based Learning
(PBL)
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● PBL increases motivation and collaboration
● Projects chosen by students have intrinsic value
● Promotes students to follow STEM passions
● Empowers student independence

6. Resources
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● Curated resource library
searchable by state &
academic level
● Easy to use and saves time
● Includes millions of dollars of
scholarships and grants
● Includes: competitions,
curriculum, awards, events,
and more!

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Future Readiness ● NSTEM membership attracts
future employers and universities
● Enhances skills relative to
problem solving, creativity, and
confidence
● Ignites student’s individual
interests

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● Provides support and resources
to students from K to CareerTM
● Encourages STEM interest,
creativity, and passion!
● Available to all, regardless of
resources within the community
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION

9. Annual Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Student Membership
GPA
(STEM Classes Only)
Classroom STEM Hrs.
(Annual)
Enrichment Hrs.
(Annual)
N/A None 30
Min: B - 3.0* 180 60
Min: B - 3.0* 240 80
Min: B - 3.0* 360 120
Min: B - 3.0* FT - 6 credit hrs./sem. 120
Min: B - 3.0* PT - 3 credit hrs./sem. 60
Min: B - 3.0* FT - 9 credit hrs./sem. 180
Min: B - 3.0* PT - 4.5 credit hrs./sem. 90
*Based on a 4.0 scale

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Inspire Participation
for all Learners
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● NSTEM is designed for ALL
STEM learners
● GPA requirement is only in
STEM courses
● Inclusive to all communities
that want to participate in
STEM education and training

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NSTEM’s 3 Commitments
1. Equity & Access: all students, all
grades, all resources
2. Community & Connectivity:
committed to providing connectivity
to all STEM students
3. Sustainability: NSTEM strives for
100% environmental sustainability
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Teachers are Superheroes
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● Being an educator is challenging, you’re busy!
● We make your job easier by providing tools and
resources to build and manage your Chapter
● Help you create an engaging student experience!

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Tracking Progress
We provide an easy to use tracking process to
measure and monitor student performance

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Scholarships
● NSTEM provides STEM scholarships for exemplary
students!
○ College/University Scholarship
○ Extracurricular STEM Enrichment Scholarship

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Awards ● NSTEM recognizes and
rewards performance
excellence at all academic
levels!
○ Outstanding Chapter /
Advisor award
○ Outstanding Project award

16. Accessible Virtually & In-Person
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Chapter & Member
Merchandise
● Banners, Pins, Certificates, Cords, etc
● Hoodies, T-shirts, Polos, and MORE!

18. Affordability
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● Annual Chapter fee = $295
● Maximum student member fee is $20 (optional)
● Equitable and accessible for all
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FAQ’s - Get Answers
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● What questions do you have about NSTEM?
● Categorized by students, educators, & administrators

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Thank You!