{"id":50130,"date":"2024-08-28T01:40:43","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T05:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/?page_id=50130"},"modified":"2024-09-04T12:58:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:58:04","slug":"helpful-tips-to-be-a-successful-nstem-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/helpful-tips-to-be-a-successful-nstem-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Tips to be a Successful NSTEM Member"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Inspire Leadership and Empower NSTEM Members:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To inspire leadership as an NSTEM member, consider taking on a meaningful leadership position within your community. By stepping into a role with specific responsibilities, you can go above and beyond your duties as a member, enhancing your leadership skills and making a significant impact. Embrace creativity in your role to inspire others and promote active involvement in engaging events. Utilize the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/resource-library\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSTEM Resource Library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers a wide range of programs and curriculum, providing exciting enrichment activities for teachers, students, and parents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Projects, Projects, Projects: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignite your passion for real-world STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL) through a diverse array of engaging projects that provide hands-on experiences, connecting you to the practical applications of STEM in the world around you. Emphasize sustainability as a focal point in project creation and support, equipping yourself with the necessary skills to tackle current and future challenges. Join us for our annual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/project-based-learning-showcase\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project-Based Learning (PBL) Showcase<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where students demonstrate their innovative solutions, creative thinking, and real-world application of their STEM skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reward Members: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can showcase your pride by proudly wearing NSTEM merchandise as a symbol of your NSTEM involvement. Explore our exclusive NSTEM <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/shop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">store<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can find a wide range of membership merchandise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Find Supporters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Engage with local businesses, organizations, administrators, teachers, and parents to establish a strong network of support for your NSTEM membership. Seek out ongoing communication and collaboration by extending invitations to events and maintain regular touch points throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Promote your membership on Social Media:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Actively engage with NSTEM by following, liking, and tagging us on platforms like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCxLcsf1yw90kOZfbP8byp_w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/29017295\/admin\/feed\/posts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nstemhs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NSTEMHS\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/nstemhs\/_created\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NSTEMHS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@nstemhs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>More Helpful Tips<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who have not quite met membership requirements join as provisional members while <\/span>full membership is granted upon meeting all eligibility requirements from the last 12 months.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your information up to date on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/dashboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dashboard\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recite the NSTEM <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/nstem-member-pledge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Member Pledge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/nstem-awards\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSTEM Champions of Excellence Awards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due March 1st<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review your school\u2019s and community\u2019s events and determine how to get involved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review NSTEM <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/shop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">merchandise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available for you and your family\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get other students to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start an <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual Global Membership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or become a Chapter Member<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the NSTEM <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/nstem-trademark-usage-guidelines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">logos and icons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on announcements, social media, communications, etc\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renew your membership annually September 1st<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/chapter-handbook\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chapter Handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for any questions you might have\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to the following emails for questions:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0a. <em>Member Care <\/em><\/span><a href=\"mailto:membercare@nstem.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membercare@nstem.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for member management and <\/span><em>E-Commerce<\/em> <a href=\"mailto:merch@nstem.org\">merch@nstem.org<\/a> for merchandise<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspire Leadership and Empower NSTEM Members: To inspire leadership as an NSTEM member, consider taking on a meaningful leadership position within your community. 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