The STEM Initiative

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The STEM Initiative BSAs Newest Program
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
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• 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)

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Nova Awards
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 Dont Lie (More in development) Each includes a STEM Exploration
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Sample Nova Activities
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Supernova Awards Bear/Wolf Cub Scout Webelos
Scout Boy Scouts Venturers
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Sample Supernova Activities
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• 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

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