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Nova Awards and Supernova Awards for Venturers

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NOVA patch

Nova Awards are the BSA Awards focused on STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 

For their first Nova Award, Venturers earn a patch. For each other Nova award, Venturers receive a pi (π) pin-on device to wear on the patch.

Supernova Awards recognize young men and women in Venturing who go further in their STEM explorations.

These are the Venturing Nova and Supernova awards:

  • Launch! (Astronomy and Projectile Science)
  • Wade! (Water and Science)
  • What a Life (Life Science)
  • Power Up (Technology)
  • Execute! (Programming and Digital Technology)
  • Something From Nothing (3D Printing)
  • Hang On (Engineering)
  • Up and Away (Fluid Dynamics)
  • Numbers Don’t Lie (Mathematics)
  • Dr. Sally Ride Supernova Bronze Award
  • Wright Brothers Supernova Silver Award
  • Dr. Albert Einstein Supernova Gold Award
Other Venturing Awards Helps and Documents
In addition to the core Venturing awards and the Venturing specialty awards, Venturers can earn other recognitions, includingVenturing Nova and Supernova Awards, Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, and Venturing World Conservation Award.
Launch! Venturing Nova Award (Astronomy and Projectile Science) Helps and Documents
Launch! is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating science. To earn this award, Venturers must complete a science related exploration and learn about topics such as aviation, astronomy, weather, projectiles, and space technology. Venturers also build a pitching machine, catapult, or marble run.
Numbers Don’t Lie Venturing Nova Award (Mathematics) Helps and Documents
Numbers Don't Lie is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating mathematics. To earn this award, Venturers must complete a mathematics related exploration and learn about topics such as modeling, cryptography, physics, and horsepower. Venturers also keep track of some sports statistics or participate in a star count.
Wright Brothers Supernova Helps and Documents
e Wright Brothers Supernova Award is the second level (silver) Supernova Award for Venturers. This award is available to those who earned the Dr. Sally Ride Supernova Award as a Venturer. (Option 1) This award is also available to registered Venturers who earned the Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Award as a registered member of Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts). The requirements are slightly different in this case. (Option 2)
Power Up Venturing Nova Award (Technology) Helps and Documents
Power Up is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating transportation technology. To earn this award, Venturers must complete a transportation related exploration and learn about topics such as energy sources. Venturers also build and test a model vehicle.
Dr. Sally Ride Supernova Helps and Documents
The Dr. Sally Ride Supernova Award is the bronze (first) level Supernova Award for Venturers. To earn this award, a Venturer must earn three Nova awards, complete the Scholarship exploration, and four additional Nova explorations. They must also complete two Supernova activities, participate in a science fair, and learn about careers in STEM areas.
Hang On Venturing Nova Award (Engineering) Helps and Documents
Hang On is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating engineering. To earn this award, Venturers must complete an engineering related exploration and learn about topics such as pulleys, gears, and levers. Venturers also dream up a new amusement park ride or playground equipment.
Dr. Albert Einstein Supernova Helps and Documents
The Dr. Albert Einstein Supernova Award is the third level (gold) Supernova Award for Venturers. This award is available to those who earned the Wright Brothers Supernova Award as a Venturer or the Thomas Edison Supernova Award while a registered member of Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts).
Up and Away Venturing Nova Award (Fluid Dynamics) Helps and Documents
Up and Away is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating fluid dynamics. To earn this award, Venturers must complete an exploration related to the movement of liquids or gasses. Venturers also calculate terminal velocity on Earth and on different planets, design a way to drop rescue supplies, or test airfoils.
Execute! Venturing Nova Award (Programming and Digital Technology) Helps and Documents
Execute! is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating programming and digital technology. To earn this award, Venturers must complete a digital technology exploration and learn about topics such as programming, robotics, social media, and digital freedom. Venturers also create an application, investigate object oriented programming, create a web page, take apart old hardware, or investigate cyber-security.
Wade! Venturing Nova Award (Water and Science) Helps and Documents
Wade! is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating water and science. To earn this award, Venturers must complete an earth science related exploration and learn about topics such as the water cycle, pollution, waste treatment, and water quality. Venturers also research a water related disaster.
What a Life Venturing Nova Award (Life Science) Helps and Documents
What a Life is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating life science. To earn this award, Venturers must complete a life science related exploration and learn about topics such as genetics, biology, botany, and medicine. Venturers also investigate plant growth, microscopic life, veterinary science, genetics, or ecology.
Something From Nothing Venturing Nova Award (3D Printing) Helps and Documents
Something from Nothing is the Venturing Nova Award for investigating 3D printing technology. To earn this award, Venturers must complete a technology or #D related exploration and learn about topics such as modeling, CAD, manufacturing, orientation, and printing materials. Venturers also compare 3D printers and techniques.
Nova Awards Program (STEM Award)
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The NOVA Awards program combines knowledge of STEM concepts with hands on activities.

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