STEM in Scouting encourages the natural curiosity of youth members about these fields through existing programs including Cub Scout Adventures, Boy Scout Merit Badges, and Venturing STEM Explorations. The NOVA Awards program recognizes BSA youth that excel in STEM at the Cub, Scouts BSA, and Venturing levels. For an added challenge, youth may work towards the SUPERNOVA Awards.
Officially the NOVA program was created in 2012. However, STEM in one form or another has been a part of BSA from its creation. Along with teaching leadership, citizenship and character, the BSA program has for over 100 years taught youth skills needed to be successful in life and career - everything from cooking to first aid involves STEM skills. Nowadays, an increasing number of scouting skills and activities involve STEM.
To bring more STEM to your unit, contact council at the addresses below. Nova counselors can be any interested adult leader. Supernova Mentors must have a STEM background and complete council training. Check out the scouting STEM events and the STEM Program and Resources in the menu bar. These resources include everything from other events you can attend to activities you can do in your unit meetings.
Tim Urban STEM NOVA Committee Chair
Jessica Snider Director of STEM and Conservation, Committee Staff Advisor
512-617-8651
Please drop us an email or call before you come, but you are welcome to come and visit, to join us for some tea and ideas on bringing more STEM to your unit or to look through our library of STEM lessons and books.
Tim Urban
Council Volunteer
STEM NOVA Committee Chair
Jessica Snider
Council Staff Advisor
Director of STEM and Conservation
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