The X-STEM Fellowship program was developed in cooperation with the National Imperative for Industrial Skills (NIIS). It addresses the critical workforce shortage in STEM industries by engaging 7th-12th grade students and sparking interest in careers like engineering, material science, advanced manufacturing, metrology, and more.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Must be currently employed as an educator working in the classroom with students in grades 7th-12th
- Have a demonstrated track record of excellence in education
- Available to connect via Zoom for a virtual interview
Program Requirements:
- Commit to involve 30+ students per semester
- Attend a kick-off meeting
- Attend the X-STEM Workshop Event with your students held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the San Diego Convention Center
- Each semester, execute (4) lesson plans, (8) for block* schedules, from our Fellowship lesson plan menu
- Collect student survey data (FERPA compliant)
- Be responsive to Fellowship correspondence
*Block is defined as a class that meets approx. 90 minutes each session and covers a full year’s curriculum in a single semester.
For more information and program benefits, please review the X-STEM Fellowship Program informational document before applying.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Once all spots are filled, we will begin a waitlist. The final deadline to apply has been extended to May 9, 2025. A PDF of the questions can be reviewed before filling out the form. Decisions will be communicated by May 15th, 2025.
