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1 The STEM Initiative BSA’s Newest Program Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

2 Purpose of the STEM Initiative Enhance interest in the STEM fields Bring a Scouting focus to STEM Increase the value of Scouting Overall Structure Optional awards in each program Two tiers of awards ~ Nova (fun STEM activities) ~ Supernova (high achievement)

3 Cub Scouts Science Everywhere Tech Talk Swing! 1, 2, 3, Go! (More in development) Each includes a STEM Belt Loop or Pin Boy Scouts Shoot! Start Your Engines Whoosh! Designed to Crunch (More in development) Each includes a STEM Merit Badge Venturers Launch! Power Up Hang On! Numbers Don’t Lie (More in development) Each includes a STEM Exploration Nova Awards

4 Sample Nova Activities

5 Supernova Awards Bear/Wolf Cub Scout Webelos Scout Boy Scouts Venturers Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Dr. Charles Townes Dr. Bernard Harris Thomas Alva Edison Dr. Albert Einstein Dr. Sally Ride Wright Brothers

6 Sample Supernova Activities

7 Counselor & Mentor Qualifications Nova Counselor: STEM familiarity, comfort Supernova Mentor: STEM expertise required Adult Leader Support National Web Site: scouting.org/stem Council Web Site:svmbc.org/stem/ Resource Web Site: bsastemresources.com Nova Guidebooks:

8 Local STEM Resources (see bsastemresources.com) Local STEM Destinations Award Checklists/Workbooks Supernova Mentor Roster STEM Consultants Roster Orientations and Trainings STEM Events for Youth

9 Would You Like to Learn More? STEM Activity Ideas, Local Destinations, Links bsastemresources.com Council STEM Events, Trainings, Information svmbc.org/stem/


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