The mission of the Nevada STEM Advisory Council is to increase student interest and achievement in the fields of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics, leading students to fulfilling careers in the New Nevada economy. As Nevada's economy modernizes and diversifies, the State will need more workers with the necessary STEM skills to fill in-demand positions in industries such as advanced manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, information technology, aerospace and defense, and agriculture. The STEM Advisory Council is charged with identifying and awarding recognition to not more than 15 schools in this State, annually, that demonstrate exemplary performance in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Designated STEM Schools will be recognized by the Governor at an annual STEM School recognition event held in Carson City.
Applications now closed. Application cycles typically open up late winter/early spring.
Please submit any questions to: Tracey Howard at t.howard@gov.nv.gov
STEM Leaders Academy
Not quite ready to apply for the Nevada Governor's STEM School Designation? Check out the STEM Leaders Academy!
Also watch OSIT's Designated STEM School videos on YouTube to peek inside Nevada's STEM schools.
WHAT DOES THIS AWARD PROVIDE?
Designation as a Governor's STEM School denotes that your school meets the highest standards of STEM instruction and is a model for schools around the state.
Designations may be used in school marketing/promotions.
Access to a growing network of Nevada STEM schools for collaboration and networking opportunities.
CURRENT LIST OF GOVERNOR'S DESIGNATED STEM SCHOOLS
MODEL STEM SCHOOLS:
Advanced Technologies Academy - Las Vegas
Cashman Middle School - Las Vegas
Doris French Elementary School - Las Vegas
Ed W. Clark High School - Las Vegas
Hyde Park Middle School - Las Vegas
Kate Smith Elementary School - Sparks
Lied STEM Academy - Las Vegas
McCaw STEAM Academy - Henderson
Walter Bracken STEAM Academy - Las Vegas
White Pine High School - Ely
ESTABLISHED STEM SCHOOLS:
Dorothy Lemelson STEM Academy - Reno
Leavitt Middle School - Las Vegas
Northwest Career and Technical Academy- Las Vegas
Roger Gehring Academy of Science and Technology - Las Vegas
Southwest Career & Technical Academy - Las Vegas
DEVELOPING STEM SCHOOLS:
Carlin Combined School - Carlin
Carson Montessori Charter School - Carson City
Coral Academy of Science - Henderson
Empire Elementary- Carson City
Frank Lamping Elementary School - Henderson
Goynes Elementary School - North Las Vegas
Jim Bridger Middle school - North Las Vegas
Joseph Neal STEAM Academy - Las Vegas
Oasis Academy – Fallon
O'Callaghan Middle School i3 Learn Academy- Las Vegas
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence - Henderson
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada - Henderson
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St. Rose - Las Vegas
Riverview Elementary School - Dayton
Smithridge STEM Academy Elementary School - Reno