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The STEM Initiative BSAs Newest Program Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Slide 2 Purpose of STEM Initiative Enhance interest in STEM fields Bring Scouting focus to STEM Increase value of Scouting Structure of Program Optional awards in each program Two tiers of awards Nova (fun STEM activities) Supernova (high achievement) Slide 3 Nova Awards Cub Scouts Science Everywhere Tech Talk Swing! 1, 2, 3, Go! Each includes a STEM Belt Loop or Pin Boy Scouts Shoot! Start Your Engines Whoosh! Designed to Crunch Each includes a STEM Merit Badge Venturers Launch! Power Up Hang On! Numbers Dont Lie Each includes a STEM Exploration Slide 4 Sample Nova Activities Slide 5 Supernova Awards Bear/Wolf Cub Scout Webelos Scout Boy Scouts Venturers Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Dr. Charles Townes Dr. Bernard Harris Dr. Albert Einstein Thomas Alva Edison Dr. Sally Ride Wright Brothers Slide 6 Sample Supernova Activities Slide 7 Counseling & Mentoring Qualifications Nova Counselor: STEM expertise not required Supernova Mentor: Similar to Merit Badge Counselor Adult Leader Support National Web Site: www.scouting.org/stem Local Web Site: www.bsastemresources.com (unoffical, very minimalist right now) Nova Guidebooks in Scout Shops Slide 8 Local Resources (in various stages of development) Local STEM Destinations Award Checklists/Workbooks Links to RAFT Kits (Resource Area For Teaching www.raft.net) Supernova Mentor Roster STEM Consultants Roster Orientations and Trainings STEM Events for Youth Ready-Set-Go STEM Activities Go STEM!