STEM Professionals & Researchers

Use your skills and experience to build the STEM community in Minnesota.

Use your skills and experience to build the STEM community in Minnesota.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging resources for STEM in MN.

Sponsor an award for the Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair to encourage and reward scientific excellence.

Sponsor an award for the Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair to encourage and reward scientific excellence.

 
Our guide to Minnesota STEM museums, nature centers, zoos, non-profits, university laboratories, government programs, and research resources.

Our guide to Minnesota STEM museums, nature centers, zoos, non-profits, university laboratories, government programs, and research resources.

The Minnesota STEM map offers information about a variety of statewide opportunities.

The Minnesota STEM map offers information about a variety of statewide opportunities.

 

Minnesota and Regional Resources for STEM Professionals

Center for Great Lakes Literacy
The Center for Great Lakes Literacy integrates ocean research into educational materials and provides information to the public.

Minnesota Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists
The American Institute of Professional Geologists represents the political, ethical, and professional interests of geologists.

Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence
Part of an initiative created by the MN state legislature to encourage engagement among students, teachers, IT professionals, and employers in order to advance IT education, the IT Center offers several programs for students.

Minnesota Technical Symposium
MinnTS is a joint meeting of area technical and scientific organizations that began in 2003. This annual event gives local STEM professionals an opportunity to network and hear technical presentations given by local experts on a range of general interest topics.



National Resources for STEM Professionals

Air & Waste Management Association
The Air & Waste Management Association assists professional development and critical environmental decision-making of its members to benefit society. 

American Geosciences Institute
The American Geosciences Institute provides information to geoscientists, represents the interests of geoscience professionals, strengthens geoscience education, and increases public awareness of geosciences.

American Institute of Physics
The American Institute of Physics serves a federation of physical science societies and provides leadership through its own programs and publications.

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology publishes scientific and educational journals, organizes scientific meetings, advocates for research funding, and supports science education at all levels.

American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology advances the microbiological sciences and communicates knowledge to improve health, environment, and economics worldwide.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development to help the global engineering community.

e-Math for Africa
e-Math for Africa provides news and information to low-income country mathematicians regarding journals, books, databases, and funding opportunities.

Federation of Animal Science Societies
The Federation of Animal Science Societies pursues scientific and educational good for animal agriculture.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence through publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute
The Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute brings together technologists and behaviorists to develop technologies that enhance safety and mobility of transportation. 

Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)  enables important areas of future technology, ranging from biomedicine, separations, and plastic electronics to security, renewable energy, and information technology.

Mathematical Association of America
The Mathematical Association of America provides professional development programs to educators and resources for mathematics teaching and learning.

National Academies
The National Academies produce groundbreaking reports that shape sound policies, inform public opinion, and advance the pursuit of science, engineering, and medicine.

Stanford Nanofabrication Facility
The Stanford Nanofabrication Facility serves academic, industrial, and governmental researchers across the U.S. and around the globe.

Water Environment Federation
The Water Environment Federation provides leadership, champions innovation, connects water professionals, and leverages knowledge to support clean and safe water worldwide.