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The STEM Initiative BSA ’ s Newest Program S cience T echnology E ngineering M athematics

The STEM Initiative BSA ’ s Newest Program S cience T echnology E ngineering M athematics. 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

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The STEM Initiative BSA ’ s Newest Program S cience T echnology E ngineering M athematics

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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. Nova Awards

  4. Sample Nova Activities

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

  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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