STEM.org Authenticated™ | PRESS RELEASE TEMPLATE

[Product Name] Receives STEM.org Authenticated™ Recognition

[Company Name] shares the recognition of [exact product or model] for [awarded age category].

[CITY, STATE/COUNTRY] — [Month Day, Year] — [Company Name] today announced that [exact product name and model] has received STEM.org Authenticated™ recognition. The credential identifies [recognized product] within [awarded age category and scope], giving families, educators and other interested audiences a public record they can review.

[Product Name] is designed for [intended users] and offers [brief, factual description of the product]. During [specific activity or use], learners can [describe two or three observable actions, such as building a structure, comparing measurements or testing a design]. [Add one concrete product detail that helps readers understand the learning experience; use only supported facts.]

The recognition is an opportunity for [Company Name] to explain how the named product fits into its work with [customers or learning community]. [Describe an existing resource, facilitator guide or planned demonstration that readers can access.] Information about the recognized product, including its intended age range and any applicable supervision instructions, is available at [product page URL].

The credential can be verified at [public credential verification URL] using STEM ID [STEM ID]. Readers should refer to that record for the recognized product, awarded scope and current credential status. [Company Name] will use the STEM.org Authenticated™ artwork in communications identifying the product covered by the credential.

OPTIONAL RECIPIENT QUOTE — INCLUDE ONLY AFTER APPROVAL: “[Insert a quote approved by the recipient about the product’s purpose, the team’s work and what this recognition means to the organization.]” — [Approved spokesperson name], [title], [Company Name].

About [Company Name]
[Write 60–90 words describing the company, where it operates, whom it serves and its principal products. Include a factual point that distinguishes this organization. Close with the company’s official website. Avoid extending the recognition to products outside the credential’s scope.]

About STEM.org Educational Research™
Founded in 2001, STEM.org Educational Research™ is an independent organization focused on STEM education research and credentialing. Its recognition categories address educators, programs, products, educational content and learners. Learn more at https://stem.org/.

Media Contact
[Recipient’s media contact name]
[Title and company]
[Email address]
[Phone number, optional]
[Media or product page URL]

Credential Verification
STEM ID: [STEM ID]
[Public credential verification URL]

CUSTOMIZE AND SHARE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
REMOVE THIS PREPARATION SECTION BEFORE DISTRIBUTION

Replace every bracketed field with accurate, approved information. This sample is not an announcement of a new credential. Verify the applicable credential before publishing and remove all instructions and unused options.

USE THE CORRECT RECOGNITION
Name the exact recognized product, model and awarded age category. Keep product performance and safety claims independently supported. The credential does not extend automatically to other models, product lines or age categories.

BEFORE YOU PUBLISH
1. Confirm the recipient name, recognized subject, designation, scope, STEM ID and public verification link against the current credential. Use the exact recognition awarded.
2. Add specific facts about the recipient and their work. Replace the biography placeholder with approved text. Check every date, website, contact detail and availability statement.
3. Use the optional quote only after the named speaker approves it. Remove the quote paragraph if no approved quote is available. Do not attribute a quotation to STEM.org without permission.
4. Use official artwork from the Trustmark Asset Portal, preserve its proportions and link digital artwork to the correct credential. Follow https://stem.org/usage-guidelines/.
5. Remove the template label, optional-quote instruction, bracketed prompts and this preparation page before distribution. Review the final layout after editing; longer names and biographies may change pagination.

SAMPLE SOCIAL CAPTION
[Product Name] has received STEM.org Authenticated™ recognition for [awarded age category]. Explore how learners can [specific activity] and view the credential: [public credential verification URL]. #STEMAuthenticated #[RelevantProductHashtag]

SAMPLE MEDIA PITCH
Subject: Story idea: [Local Company] earns recognition for [Product Name]

Hi [Editor’s Name],

[Company Name] in [location] has received STEM.org Authenticated™ recognition for [exact product and age category]. The local story is [one specific, verifiable point about the people behind the product or how it is used].

We can offer [named spokesperson and title] for an interview and provide [product photos, a demonstration or another available resource]. The credential is available at [public credential verification URL].

The attached release includes the details and our media contact information. Would this be a fit for [publication or beat]?

[Sender’s name]
[Title, company and contact information]