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BSA STEM Nova Awards

BSA STEM Nova Awards. Science Technology Engineering Math. Jenn Clancy mrsclancy411@gmail.com. Seneca Waterways Council STEM/ Nova Awards Chair. STEM Nova Awards. For all levels of Scouting Initial Nova award – patch (pocket loop)

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BSA STEM Nova Awards

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  1. BSA STEM Nova Awards Science Technology Engineering Math

  2. Jenn Clancymrsclancy411@gmail.com Seneca Waterways Council STEM/ Nova Awards Chair BSA STEM/Nova

  3. STEM Nova Awards • For all levels of Scouting • Initial Nova award – patch (pocket loop) • Pi (π) device is pinned on for each additional award BSA STEM/Nova

  4. Nova Counselor • Nova Counselor Qualifications • Parents or adult leaders providing guidance • Minimal STEM knowledge required • Similar to an adventure award or merit badge • Position code 58 required (no fee) BSA STEM/Nova

  5. Cub Scout Nova Awards • Work in any order or simultaneously! • New awards being added BSA STEM/Nova

  6. Scouts bsa stem nova awards • Work in any order or simultaneously! • New awards being added BSA STEM/Nova

  7. Venturing/Sea Scouts nova awards • Work in any order or simultaneously! • New awards being added BSA STEM/Nova

  8. Nova Award Requirements • Watch and/or read content for 3 hours total (1 hour for Cubs/Webelos) • Complete one Adventure/Merit Badge/Exploration from a list • Different one for each Nova Award • Scientific Exploration • Activities and/or create something • Visit a place where the STEM area is in practice • Discuss with Counselor how the STEM area affects everyday life BSA STEM/Nova

  9. Supernova Awards • Super = more rigorous! • Intent: • motivate youth in STEM-related activities/careers • recognize advanced achievements BSA STEM/Nova

  10. BSA STEM/Nova

  11. Supernova Mentor • Supernova Mentor Qualifications • Requires deeper technical knowledge • Ideally in a STEM career or subject matter expert • Willing to share wisdom and experience • Provide input and guidance to Supernova candidate • Prior Mentor application • Position code 52 (no fee) • Council approval BSA STEM/Nova

  12. Supernova requirements • Vary based on age level and progression (Bronze, Silver Gold) • Additional Adventure/Merit Badge/Exploration • Additional Activity, working with Supernova Mentor • Learn about/help promote STEM Nova Awards BSA STEM/Nova

  13. SuperNova Scientist Reference • Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Experimental physicist, inventor, professor 1968 Nobel Prize in Physics for inventing the liquid hydrogen bubble chamber to detect sub-atomic particles • Dr. Charles H. Townes Physicist and astronomer 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics for contributing to laser and maser • Dr. Bernard Harris A medical doctor and first black astronaut (1995) • Thomas Edison Inventor, businessman, awarded 1093 patents Phonograph, the motion picture camera, light bulb BSA STEM/Nova

  14. Supernova Scientist Reference • Dr. Sally Ride Physicist and youngest astronaut to fly in space (age 32) and first American female astronaut (1995) • Wright Brothers American brothers, inventors, aviation pioneers First controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft on December 17, 1903 • Dr. Albert Einstein 1921 Nobel Prize for the law of the photoelectric affect General Theory of Relativity: E=mc2 BSA STEM/Nova

  15. Questions and References • BSA Publications (available at the scout shop): • BSA STEM/Nova web site: • https://www.scouting.org/stem-nova-awards/ • Supernova Mentor Training: • https://www.scouting.org/stem-nova-awards/volunteer-support/ • www.my.scouting.org • Seneca Waterways STEM/Nova Awards Chair: • Jenn Clancy: mrsclancy411@gmail.com BSA STEM/Nova

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