Scouter Mom

A resource Scouts and Scouting

Nova Awards and Supernova Awards for Venturers

by Leave a Comment

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:

Other Venturing Awards Helps and Documentsventuringlogo
In addition to the core Venturing awards and the Venturing specialty awards, Venturers can earn other recognitions, including Venturing Nova and Supernova Awards, Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, and Venturing World Conservation Award.
Launch! Venturing Nova Award (Astronomy and Projectile Science) Helps and DocumentsLaunch Venturing Nova Award
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.
Wright Brothers Supernova Helps and DocumentsWright Brothers Supernova Award
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 DocumentsPower Up Venturing Nova Award
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 DocumentsDr Sally Ride Supernova Award
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.
Wade! Venturing Nova Award (Water and Science) Helps and DocumentsWade Venturing Nova Award
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.
Numbers Don’t Lie Venturing Nova Award (Mathematics) Helps and DocumentsNumbers Dont Lie Venturing Nova Award
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.
Hang On Venturing Nova Award (Engineering) Helps and DocumentsHang On Venturing Nova Award
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.
Up and Away Venturing Nova Award (Fluid Dynamics) Helps and DocumentsUp and Away Venturing Nova Award
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.
What a Life Venturing Nova Award (Life Science) Helps and DocumentsWhat a Life Venturing Nova Award
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.



Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.