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STEM.org x STEMFA

STEMFA is proud to be the official partner of STEM.org Educational Research™, America’s foremost STEM credentialing organization since 2001. Through this partnership, we deliver the STEM.org Certified™ educator course—a 25-hour, globally recognized training built on rigorous research and innovative pedagogy. Every certificate is securely logged on the blockchain, ensuring trust and authenticity. With over 14,000 educators already certified, lifetime access to high-quality STEM curricula, and a 99% recommendation rate, STEM.org sets the global standard. Now, STEMFA brings this excellence to Africa, uplifting educators, enriching classrooms, and shaping the future for learners continent-wide.

Who is STEM.org?

Founded in 2001, STEM.org Educational Research™ is the longest-operating STEM credentialing body in the United States. They offer research-backed certifications for educators, learning programs, products, and publications — all verifiable on the blockchain.

What Makes STEM.org Unique

Pioneers of trustmark credentialing
STEM.org offers a suite of recognitions known as STEM Trustmarks, including:
- STEM.org Certified™ (for individuals)
- STEM.org Accredited™ (for programs)
- STEM.org Authenticated™ (for products)
- STEM.org Reviewed™ (for publications)
Blockchain-secured credentials
Since 2018, each certification is logged on the blockchain immediately after issuance—preventing forgery and ensuring permanent authenticity

Founder - STEM.org

Andrew B. Raupp, IEL Fellow

Andrew is an educational leader, entrepreneur, and visionary with nearly 20 years of international experience. In 2001, he founded STEM.org Educational Research. Since its inception, he has worked with over 142,500+ pre K-12th grade students and over 14,000 educators globally. In addition to being at the forefront of STEM research, Andrew and his team developed the first STEM validation framework for teachers, schools, and products, which they successfully secured using blockchain. As the inaugural inductee into the Crypto STEM Initiative, Andrew advocates for full transparency and the democratization of STEM funding using the latest technology. Andrew has been featured in MIT’s Around Campus, Columbia University’s New Learning Times, was selected as one of Oakland County’s 40 Under 40 Elite, and as an Emerging Leader by the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is a regular contributor to Forbes.

STEMFA’s Role in Africa

By aligning with STEM.org, STEMFA brings trusted, research-backed, and internationally recognized educator credentials to Africa. This enhances educational standards, empowers local educators, and boosts confidence for learners and stakeholders across the continent. Through our platform, African educators can now access this transformative professional development pathway at a fraction of the original cost, empowering them to meet global standards while addressing local educational needs.