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Overview
NSTA is seeking high school STEM educators from Midwest Dairy states (MN,
ND, SD, NE, IA, IL, KS, MO, AK, and the eastern half of OK) to join the 2025 Fields
of STEM year-long Professional Learning Cohort, offering synchronous and
asynchronous virtual learning experiences and mentoring support.
Our Goal
Fields of STEM aims to empower STEM educators from Midwest Dairy states by
harnessing the collective expertise of the cohort and the latest research to improve
K-12 STEM education and workforce development both locally and globally.

What You’ll Gain
• Professional learning experiences tailored to your subject area, boosting your
resume and leadership skills
• Travel stipend and registration to NSTA’s 2025 Fall National Conference in
Minneapolis, including a pre-conference Professional Learning Institute
• A year-long NSTA membership, including access to virtual cohort space, web
seminars, and NSTA resource e-book(s)
• Mentorship from NSTA professional learning experts
• Certificate of completion (eligible for clock hours/CEUs in most states)
Who Should Apply
High school science and CTE teachers in Biology, Agriculture, Environmental
Science, Anatomy/Physiology, STEM and Food Science.

What You’ll Do
• Engage in online forums with Fields of STEM cohort members and NSTA
professional learning experts
• Attend three web seminar series
• Complete three Professional Learning Units (PLUs)
• Attend the 2025 NSTA Fall National Conference in Minneapolis, with the
opportunity to present your experiences in the cohort and implementing HQIM
in your classroom
Commitment
Approx. 5-10 hours per month from January – December 2025.

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