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Nova Awards Program (STEM Award)

January 9, 2013 Leave a Comment

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These disciplines are considered by many to be the foundation of an advanced society. In many forums-including political, governmental, and academic-the strength of the STEM workforce is viewed as an indicator of a nation’s ability to sustain itself.

The BSA NOVA Awards program combines knowledge of STEM concepts with hands on activities and investigation of  science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There are award programs for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers. Scouts are offered opportunities to work with counselors and mentors from STEM fields.

There are four Nova awards for each program level – one each for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. When a Scout earns the first Nova award, he or she earns a patch. For each award after that he or she earns a pi device to put on the patch.

The Supernova Awards recognize Scouts and Venturers who go further in their STEM explorations:

For more information and guidebooks, check your local Scout shop.

Cub Scout Nova and Supernova awards:

  • Science Everywhere (Science)
  • Down and Dirty (Earth Science)
  • Nova WILD! (Nature and Wildlife Science)
  • Out of This World (Space Exploration Science)
  • Uncovering the Past (Archaeology)
  • Tech Talk (Technology)
  • Cub Scouts Can Code (Computer Technology)
  • Swing! (Engineering)
  • Up and Away (Fluid Dynamics)
  • 1-2-3 Go! (Mathematics)
  • Fearful Symmetry (Mathematics)
  • Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award: for Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts
  • Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova Award: for Webelos

Scouts BSA (Boy Scout) Nova and Supernova awards:

  • Shoot! (Astronomy and Projectile Science)
  • Let It Grow (Food and Agriculture Science)
  • Splash! (Science)
  • Mendel’s Minions (Genetic Science)
  • Start Your Engines! (Technology)
  • Hello World (Programming and Coding Technology)
  • Whoosh! (Engineering)
  • Up and Away (Fluid Dynamics)
  • Next Big Thing (Product Design)
  • Designed to Crunch (Mathematics) s
  • Thomas Edison Supernova Award
  • Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Award

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

Filed Under: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Venturers



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