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/