NMSI’s mission is to advance STEM education to ensure all students, especially those furthest from NMSI was launched in 2007 by top leaders in U.S.
business, education and science as a non-profit organization to improve STEM education in American public schools. For more information, please visit www.nms.org.
06/01/2026
When educators receive high-quality professional development, they can create engaging environments that inspire curiosity and confidence in all students. By fostering a sense of belonging and addressing stereotypes early, we empower young minds to explore the vast possibilities within STEM fields. Read more at our blog now as you plan for next school year's students. https://www.nms.org/blog/how-educator-professional-development-impacts-stem-workplace-readiness
05/27/2026
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05/26/2026
According to Statista, 63% of U.S. teens use AI tools such as ChatGPT for school assignments, while only 30% of teachers report feeling confident with these same tools. This isn’t a criticism of teachers. It’s a clear signal that high-quality professional development (PD) in AI is not optional — it is essential. Read more about the human-centered frameworks educators are using: https://www.nms.org/blog/future-forward-helping-students-use-ai-responsibly
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice made possible the freedoms we live with every day. We remember them with gratitude and reflect on the cost of that service. 🇺🇸
On the latest episode of the Emerging Tech Horizons Podcast from the Emerging Technologies Institute, NMSI CEO Jeremy Anderson speaks with host Arun Serapin about our process of working with school districts across the country to build our defense STEM pipeline.
05/19/2026
Did you know that researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented an adhesive that's both reusable and stronger than commercial glues and that works underwater? Talk about finding your way out of a sticky situation when you need to! Read the full story in STEM Magazine and find out what mussels have to do with it. https://stemmagazine.com/gAPRIL26/viewer/desktop/ /12
05/15/2026
We appreciated the opportunity to meet with the DoW STEM office this week to strengthen our shared work supporting military-connected students
Through our Military Families Mission, NMSI partners with districts serving high populations of military families by providing educators with high-quality professional development and resources. This work helps teachers build strong STEM identities in their students.
The impact is clear: students in these districts are earning STEM degrees at more than 2X the national average.
Thank-you to DoW STEM for making this work possible!
05/15/2026
Students are already using AI—so how do we help them use it well? Our new blog explores how educators can guide responsible AI use and why professional development matters more than ever. https://www.nms.org/blog/future-forward-helping-students-use-ai-responsibly
In this clip, Andre Douglas, Ph.D., discusses the skills required to be eligible for NASA astronaut training. Problem-solving, communication, and teamwork are also key to STEM Identity. Share this with your students and discuss the impact on everyday terrestrial missions.
05/12/2026
Developing a STEM-ready workforce is built upon rich, multi-layered pathways from teacher learning to student career readiness. Learn how providing our educators with effective pedagogy, content knowledge, confidence, and interdisciplinary instruction skills puts them on the path to workforce preparation and readiness. https://www.nms.org/blog/how-educator-professional-development-impacts-stem-workplace-readiness
