The STEM InitiativeBSA’s Newest Program

Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

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)

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

Sample Nova

Activities

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

Sample Supernova Activities

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:

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

Would You Like to Learn More?

STEM Activity Ideas, Local Destinations, Linksbsastemresources.com

Council STEM Events, Trainings, Informationsvmbc.org/stem/