{"id":850,"date":"2019-08-06T14:39:49","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T18:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2020\/?page_id=850"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:54:07","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kt-accordion-id850_1f3da3-51 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:0px;}.kt-accordion-id850_1f3da3-51 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id850_1f3da3-51 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:double;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:double;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:double;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:double;}.kt-accordion-id850_1f3da3-51 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id850_1f3da3-51 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone no_change\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id850_1f3da3-51 kt-accordion-has-57-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:1000px\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane850_984e42-44 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How is the National STEM Honor Society different from other honor societies?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"list_information\" style=\"font-size:20px\">NSTEM offers two types of memberships <ul><li>School-Based Chapter Members: Members are connected to a Chapter generally part of a physical or online school<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual Global Member: Members are individually-based and do not require membership to a school-based Chapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Chapters can be at elementary, middle, high school, and college\/university levels, so students can be part of NSTEM from <em>Pre-K to Career<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership can be achieved literally every year from Pre-Kindergarten through college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognizes and awards academic achievement and projects specifically in STEM disciplines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only admits students with a focus of excellence and engagement in STEM coursework\/enrichment activities, making membership a prestigious honor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane850_103d55-22 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who can be the Advisor of a Chapter?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Advisor of your Chapter must be a faculty member of your school or a qualified individual of an organization that supports your STEM-focused activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane850_556301-a1 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Does the student login provide a way for advisors and students to track criteria for the NSTEM?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>With the new Dashboard release in 2024, both Chapter members and International Global Members are able to update their personal information, contact info, GPA, STEM classes, enrichment activities, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane850_352c7f-a0 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What resources are available exclusively to Chapters, members, and their families?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NSTEM provides Chapters, members and their families with a cadre of resources:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thousands of curated resources in the <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/resource-library\/\">Resource Library<\/a>, searchable by state, grade level and these categories: awards, competitions, curricula, events, workshops, grants, groups, organizations, internships, professional development (PD), scholarships, and more!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/nstem-scholarships\/\">NSTEM&nbsp; Scholarship Program<\/a> for college tuition and enrichment activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/nstem-awards\/\">NSTEM&nbsp; STEM Champions of Excellence Awards<\/a> for excellent Chapters and advisors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A easy to navigate <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/advisor-dashboard\/\">dashboard<\/a> that helps Chapter advisors and members navigate and manage their Chapter and membership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition Merchandise: NSTEM offers an array of <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/product-category\/chapter-merchandise\/\">recognition merchandise<\/a> to celebrate members and their special occasions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounts on Products and Services: Members enjoy special privileges with lots of exclusive discounts to an ever expanding <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/resource-library\/\">library of resources<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane850_f7e593-41 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the difference between a Chapter Membership and an Individual Global Membership?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School-Based Chapter Members: Members are connected to a Chapter generally part of a physical or online school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual Global Member: Members are individually-based and do not require membership to a school-based Chapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane850_1dbc51-d7 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who can become an NSTEM member?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any student from grades pre-kindergarten through college\/university who meets the <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/requirements\/\">minimum eligibility requirements<\/a> in the past 12 months or latest grading period can become a member. You can become an NSTEM member in two ways.&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. Your school can start an NSTEM Chapter, <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\">Start a Chapter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. If your school does not have a Chapter, you can join as an <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\">Individual Global Member<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane850_00a897-72 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens if a Chapter dissolves or closes?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If a Chapter dissolves or closes, members of that Chapter have the opportunity to become <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\">Individual Global Member<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane850_3340d0-98 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens if I am an Individual Global Member and my school starts a Chapter?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If your school or school you report to starts a Chapter, the &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\">Individual Global Member<\/a> would be transferred to the physical chapter at the beginning of the next school year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane850_074caa-bf content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are the requirements different for an Individual Global Member opposed to a Chapter Member?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\">Individual Global Member<\/a><a> <\/a>are required to pay an annual fee and upload more specific documentation<a> <\/a>meeting the three requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane850_6f8f74-eb content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the benefits of becoming an NSTEM member?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Membership benefits are plentiful &#8211; please review <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/why-join\/\">Why You Should Join<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane850_e27f75-70 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the eligibility requirements to be a member of NSTEM?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>NSTEM has established&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minimum Eligibility Requirements<\/a> for students to become and remain NSTEM members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane850_760a77-d5 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can an NSTEM Chapter or International Global Member change the eligibility requirements?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Chapter or Individual Global Member may increase or add to NSTEM minimum requirements but may not go below the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GPA of a B or 3.0\/4.0 equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curricular hours in STEM courses only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STEM enrichment project-based-learning hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane850_9cd2d1-fe content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are there requirements I need to fulfill to remain an active member of NSTEM?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Students that do not have the minimum GPA, have not completed the required hours of STEM academic curriculum and\/or enrichment activities in the last 12 months may be admitted as provisional members while completing their required classroom and enrichment hours, and GPA going forward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane850_addbc1-cb content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens with students who have not satisfied membership criteria to meet the minimum student member requirements?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Students must continue to satisfy member eligibility requirements in order to remain an active member of NSTEM and to ensure they are in compliance with the requirements, including meeting the minimum GPA, curricular hours in STEM courses, and enrichment project-based-learning hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane850_0d4efc-11 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do students get inducted once and remain in the program as long as they keep criteria requirements or do students get inducted every year?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Once a student is inducted, they remain an active member as long as they maintain the three minimum member criterion..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane850_8b10b8-35 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the parameters of selecting the STEM academic curriculum required hours for members? What courses are considered STEM?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>To fulfill NSTEM&#8217;s minimum requirements for STEM curricular hours, NSTEM does not prescribe which courses to include from individual courses of studies. STEM courses and curricula evolve and adapt so rapidly at all levels of education in response to global industry demands, it would be a practical impossibility to keep up! NSTEM requires that the courses are in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines; interdisciplinary courses that include STEM disciplines are encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane850_93382d-ba content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How much are student membership fees to be an NSTEM member?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NSTEM does not require student membership fees to be a Chapter member as the Chapter has an annual fee of $395.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u25cf&nbsp;&nbsp;The fee to be an <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\">Individual Global Member<\/a> is $39 annually.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane850_c36c6e-4f content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I be a member of NSTEM if I\u2019m enrolled in an online school or homeschooled?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If you are enrolled in an online school or are homeschooled, your school can <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\">create an NSTEM Chapter<\/a>, then you may become a member of that Chapter. Additionally, if this opportunity does not exist and you cannot start or join a Chapter, then you can become an <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\">Individual Global Member<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane850_fbdbc7-12 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens if I am a member of NSTEM, but my new school or a new grade that has higher hourly requirements for STEM courses and\/or enrichment activities? Am I eligible to become a member of NSTEM this year?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes, however, you will be a provisional member until you complete satisfy all of the requirements at your new school.&nbsp; At that time, you will once again become a regular member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-20 kt-pane850_f6a762-b0 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are \u201cSTEM enrichment project-based-learning activities\u201d?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>STEM enrichment project-based-learning activities are extracurricular activities designed to increase a student\u2019s knowledge of and engagement in STEM related topics that may include: Examples of qualified STEM enrichment activities include: science fairs, field trips, competitions, math contests, STEM-related clubs, (e.g. science, math, cyber, Lego, robotics), Science Olympiad, state-based programs (e.g. Universal Interscholastic League) tutoring students in STEM, coding, individual and group STEM projects, authentic research, experiments, workshops, attending a lecture or film on STEM topics, STEM camps, guest speakers, Chapter meetings, working at a STEM-related internship\/job, drone and gaming technologies, computer sciences, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-21 kt-pane850_8f86eb-2c content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can STEM enrichment activities be sponsored?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>STEM enrichment activities can be sponsored by your school or by an outside organization. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/constitution\/\">Constitution <\/a>and the <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/minimum-requirements\/\">Minimum Eligibility Requirements<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-22 kt-pane850_be04c5-3f content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can parents\/guardians become involved?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>NSTEM encourages family and community member involvement in advocating for students of all ages. Members need enrichment activities and parents and guardians can help find authentic learning opportunities for their children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-23 kt-pane850_8b7b40-33 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How do I increase student involvement in my NSTEM Chapter?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To increase student engagement, your NSTEM&nbsp; Chapter should:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>seek to have visibility at various school wide events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>offer recognition and awards throughout the school year, at graduation, and other school-wide ceremonies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sponsor or approve STEM projects that are interesting and engaging that impact your students and the community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>involve the community in programs, projects, member opportunities, and events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>promote your Chapter successes and Chapter in your school newsletter, teacher and principal blogs, town and city news outlets, and social media platforms (tag the National STEM Honor Society!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>order items through the <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/shop\/\">NSTEM Store <\/a>to give your members visibility and recognition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-24 kt-pane850_e56994-e0 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can my school create an NSTEM Chapter?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Any public or private\/independent physical or online school is eligible to register an NSTEM Chapter and only staff members can start an NSTEM Chapter.&nbsp; Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\">Start a Chapter<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-25 kt-pane850_48c8d0-90 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can I be an NSTEM member if my school does not have an NSTEM Chapter?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If you are a student who does not have access to a National STEM Honor Society Chapter, you are eligible to become an<a href=\"#_msocom_1\">[1]<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\">Individual Global Member <\/a>&nbsp;which has all the advantages of Chapter membership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-26 kt-pane850_e180fe-bb content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the first step to creating an NSTEM Chapter?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Find an individual at your school or local organization that is excited to serve as the Chapter Advisor. Each school has its own Chapter with a unique Director (i.e., principal, director, dean, headmaster or president) and is managed by the Chapter Advisor. You then can work with the proposed Chapter Advisor and Director to submit a chapter registration and its annual fee. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\">Start a Chapter<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-27 kt-pane850_80ea83-79 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do you have any guidance in developing Chapter Officers?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Managing your Chapter is paramount to the success of your students and creating an amazing Chapter. Here are some&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/suggested-chapter-officer-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suggested Chapter Officer Roles<\/a>&nbsp;to get you started!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-28 kt-pane850_6388d7-58 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How much is the annual Chapter fee?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The cost for an annual Chapter membership is $395 beginning September 1, 2024 and is independent of size of the school or number of members. The fee must be paid to have your Chapter registration processed. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\">Start a Chapter<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-29 kt-pane850_a04d4e-af content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How much is the Individual Global Membership?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/individual-global-membership\/\">Individual Global Member<\/a> <a>is <\/a>$39 per year which can only be paid by credit card.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-30 kt-pane850_4cc560-20 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What forms of payment does NSTEM accept for Chapter fees?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>NSTEM accepts credit cards, checks, and Purchase Orders (PO\u2019S) as forms of payment for annual Chapter fees. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/payment-instructions\/\">Payment Instructions<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-31 kt-pane850_bf79aa-fd content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What forms of payment does NSTEM accept from Individual Global Members for membership fees and merchandise orders?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>NSTEM accepts credit cards only for Individual Global Membership fees <a>and merchandise orders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-32 kt-pane850_7440f5-dc content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do you accept purchase orders (PO\u2019s)?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If your school requires a purchase order, you can request a quote that will automatically be emailed to you after submitting a completed Chapter registration or merchandise order online (visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\">Start a Chapter<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/shop\/\">NSTEM shop<\/a>). Please use this quote to complete your internal processing (purchase order, etc.). Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/payment-instructions\/\">Payment Instructions<\/a> for more information on our Purchase Order process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-33 kt-pane850_376a6b-89 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is there a deadline for submitting a Chapter registration?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Chapters can be started anytime and registrations are processed throughout the year and renew annually September 1. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\">Start a Chapter<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-34 kt-pane850_6a0173-4d content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can all of the schools in my district be under a single Chapter?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No, each school must have its own Chapter with a unique Director (principal, head of school, etc.) and Chapter Advisor. If your school shares the same building facility but has separate principals\/heads of school, it must be considered as separate schools for purposes of establishing a Chapter. If your school shares the same building facility but has only one principal\/head of school, it is one school for purposes of establishing a single Chapter. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\">Start a Chapter<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-35 kt-pane850_05cf3f-8c content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Does NSTEM\u2122 provide funding opportunities to Chapters for students to get involved in projects?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Chapters are responsible for raising funds through fundraising, school budget, grants, donations, membership fees, etc. to cover the Chapter activities, stipends, and projects. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/resource-library\/\">Resource Library<\/a> for funding opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-36 kt-pane850_8aa12f-ef content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How often do Chapters meet?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Chapters can determine how often they meet, but we would suggest monthly at a minimum in order to plan programs, enrichment activities, projects, fundraisers, and more. Visit the&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/helpful-tips-for-a-successful-chapter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helpful Tips for a Successful Chapter<\/a>&nbsp;for ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-37 kt-pane850_b72fcd-6f content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who can or should attend the Chapter meetings?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Chapter meetings are held at times that are convenient for Chapter members and staff involved, but we encourage you to invite other students and community members who have a vested interest in STEM, the school, and the Chapter\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-38 kt-pane850_bd902c-40 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What should Chapter meetings be like?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Chapter meetings should engage members in planning and executing exciting, engaging, and educationally relevant Chapter projects, programs, events, enrichment activities, and community involvement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-39 kt-pane850_0810b6-3b content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the responsibilities of the Chapter Director?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The head of school or principal of a school (Chapter Director) must agree to sponsor the Chapter and pay the annual dues, as well as approve and assign a Chapter advisor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-40 kt-pane850_5f4a86-08 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who can be a Chapter Advisor?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>They must be an individual or organization approved by the Chapter Director to serve but do not need to be a faculty member. They can be a school counselor, parent, or any other individual, and it is possible and advised to permit co-Advisors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-41 kt-pane850_a8aa38-5e content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Should my Chapter have an Advisory Council?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Although not required by NSTEM, some Chapters develop Advisory Councils to help with managing the Chapter and its activities. This <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/sample-advisory-council-chapter-bylaws-of-the-national-stem-honor-society\/\">Advisory Council Sample Chapter Bylaws<\/a> can assist you in drafting bylaws for your Chapter and plan and execute lots of Chapter activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-42 kt-pane850_ac8b21-02 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the responsibilities of the Chapter Advisor?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Chapter Advisor, with help from parents and their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/sample-advisory-council-chapter-bylaws-of-the-national-stem-honor-society\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chapter Advisory Council<\/a>, is responsible for the day-to-day organization of the Chapter and:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>acts as a liaison between and engages with faculty, administration, students, families and community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>invites students to join the Chapter, reviews applications for membership, and recruits student members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>works with students and others to plan and execute projects, enrichment activities, events, programs, speakers, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>approves STEM enrichment activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>organizes and supervises meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>manages the officer election process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>determines which students have achieved the required GPA, STEM classroom hours and STEM project-based enrichment hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-43 kt-pane850_2d33ef-e4 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Does an NSTEM Chapter write its own bylaws, and who creates them?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To assist in the drafting of the chapter bylaws, NSTEM provides <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/sample-chapter-bylaws\/\">Chapter Bylaws<\/a> in the NSTEM Advisor Dashboard that chapters create and keep up to date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each chapter must create its own bylaws that are consistent with the <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/constitution\/\">Constitution<\/a> and set forth specific operating standards and procedures for their Chapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on the age of the student members, the Chapter Advisor may choose to involve the&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/sample-advisory-council-bylaws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chapter\u2019s Advisory Council<\/a>&nbsp;(if developed) student members or officers in the drafting of the bylaws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-44 kt-pane850_31697e-ae content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How is NSTEM committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA)?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The National STEM Honor Society has made a&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/commitment-to-idea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commitment to IDEA<\/a>&nbsp;which we incorporate as a guiding principle at NSTEM.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-45 kt-pane850_c1c983-f9 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How does NSTEM support and promote community among Members and Advisors?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The National STEM Honor Society has created a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/commitment-to-community-and-connectivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commitment to Community and Connectivity<\/a> which we incorporate in a variety of ways, including our messaging, tools, and business practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-46 kt-pane850_0e18e3-8a content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How does NSTEM embrace sustainability?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The team at the National STEM Honor Society has made a&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/nstem-commitment-to-environmental-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commitment to Sustainability<\/a> as a founding principle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-47 kt-pane850_88924d-9b content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Where can I learn more about the organizational structure of NSTEM?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The NSTEM structure is described in the NSTEM&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Constitution<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-48 kt-pane850_8dcd8c-a7 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who is on the NSTEM Leadership team?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>NSTEM is led by a dedicated team of Executives, Advisory Council Members, and Directors, see the&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leadership<\/a> page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-49 kt-pane850_f92f76-d6 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Where can I edit my profile, change my password, view invoices, review information about my account?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everything you need to manage the administration of your Chapter is in your&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/membership-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Membership Account<\/a>. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email membercare@nstem.org or call our main number 978.381.9305.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your&nbsp;Member Account&nbsp;page provides billing details for your account as well as the link for your students to use to set up their sub memberships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-50 kt-pane850_39831b-b6 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Does NSTEM have individual and Chapter merchandise?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Members can purchase t-shirts, hoodies, polos and other merchandise. Schools can purchase member merch in addition to event banners, induction certificates, award and graduation certificates, membership cards, pins, awards, graduation cords, and MORE!. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/shop\/\">NSTEM Store<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-51 kt-pane850_c46217-57 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do you offer discounts on products and services?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes,&nbsp;check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/resource-library\/\">Resource Library<\/a> for exclusive discounts offered to our Chapters and members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-52 kt-pane850_4fc8d7-51 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is the NSTEM website secure?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes,&nbsp;nstem.org is protected with an SSL certificate to encrypt information that you send between your browser and our web server. This protects any information you send us from \u201cman-in-the-middle\u201d attacks, where someone steals the information being sent, like personal information, credit card information or logins. For more information,&nbsp;please see our&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-53 kt-pane850_3ccc4d-0d content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Do you use cookies on your website?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes, we use cookies to help us improve the functionality of our website.&nbsp; For more information, see our&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-54 kt-pane850_f768bb-68 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is your logo trademarked?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Learn more about our logo and other trademarks, as well as rules for how our chapters can use them, at our&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/trademark-usage-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trademark Usage Guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-55 kt-pane850_639b9b-da content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I use the NSTEM logo and name on letterhead and other items?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes, you can use it on letterhead, event announcements, and other supplies provided you do so in accordance with the&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/trademark-usage-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trademark Usage Guidelines<\/a>.&nbsp;You may not apply it on clothing, student membership cards, induction and graduation certificates, or other items that are available for purchase on the&nbsp;<a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSTEM Store.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-56 kt-pane850_a7a087-86 content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Does NSTEM have a member handbook for all Chapter Members and Individual Global Members?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/chapter-handbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to see the National STEM Honor Society Member Handbook<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-57 kt-pane850_484dff-9f content_hover\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">If our question isn\u2019t listed here, how do we contact NSTEM?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"button no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/your-nstem-journey-begins-here\/\" 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