STEM.org Certified™ | PRESS RELEASE TEMPLATE

[Full Name] Earns STEM.org Certified™ Recognition

[Educator or professional] receives [Master Trainer or Fellowship credential title exactly as issued].

[CITY, STATE/COUNTRY] — [Month Day, Year] — [Full Name], [professional title or role] at [organization, if applicable], has earned STEM.org Certified™ recognition as [Master Trainer or Fellowship designation exactly as recorded]. The credential recognizes the named individual and is available for public verification.

[Last Name] works with [learner audience or professional community] through [specific role, program or setting]. [Describe one factual example of the educator’s work, such as facilitating design activities, developing learning resources or supporting colleagues.] [Add a relevant professional background detail that the recipient has approved for publication.]

Following this recognition, [Last Name] plans to [describe a specific, realistic next step, such as sharing a classroom activity, contributing to a professional learning session or updating a teaching portfolio]. More information about [Last Name] and [their professional work or relevant project] is available at [professional profile or official organization URL].

The STEM.org Certified™ credential can be verified at [public credential verification URL] using STEM ID [STEM ID]. The public record identifies the recipient, credential designation and current status. Communications about the achievement will identify [Full Name] as the credential holder.

OPTIONAL RECIPIENT QUOTE — INCLUDE ONLY AFTER APPROVAL: “[Insert a quote approved by the recipient about their professional learning, the learners they serve and how they plan to apply what they learned.]” — [Full Name], [professional title or role].

About [Full Name]
[Write 60–90 words describing the credential holder’s current role, relevant experience, teaching or professional interests and the community they serve. Include only verified qualifications and approved biographical information. Close with a professional profile or official website.]

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 or authorized media contact name]
[Title and organization, if applicable]
[Email address]
[Phone number, optional]
[Professional profile or media 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
Use the Master Trainer or Fellowship designation exactly as issued; select one and remove the alternatives. This is an individual’s credential. An employer, school, colleague or student does not inherit that recognition. Do not describe the credential as a degree or imply unverified professional licensure.

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
I have earned STEM.org Certified™ recognition as [exact Master Trainer or Fellowship designation]. I look forward to applying this professional learning through [specific next step]. View my credential: [public credential verification URL]. #STEMCertified

SAMPLE MEDIA PITCH
Subject: Local educator [Full Name] earns STEM.org Certified™ recognition

Hi [Editor’s Name],

[Full Name], [role] in [location], has earned STEM.org Certified™ recognition as [exact credential designation]. [One sentence explaining a specific connection to your readers, such as the educator’s work with a local program or an upcoming learning activity.]

[Full Name] is available to discuss [specific topic relevant to their work]. We can provide an approved headshot and verify the credential at [public credential verification URL].

The attached release includes the recipient’s background and contact information. Would you be interested in a brief interview?

[Sender’s name]
[Role and contact information]