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Eagle Scout strives to promote disability inclusion in space exploration

March 6, 2023 2

Zach Damon’s passion for advancing the aspirations of people who have disabilities has launched him into a whole other pursuit.

App Feed - For Parents

Eagle Scout researcher turning trash into treasure … and sharing his knowledge with Scouts

December 21, 2022 0

A paper published in Angewandte Chemie, a top chemistry journal, details how this Eagle Scout researcher and his team collected plastic waste from the shores of Catalina Island, treated it with a catalyst and ended up with materials that can be used in pharmaceuticals.

App Feed

Scouts at the Sea Base work to rescue Florida’s coral reefs

February 24, 2022 0

Scouts at the Sea Base have been working on a massive conservation effort in restoring the third largest barrier reef system in the world.

App Feed

Missouri council empowers Scouts to become incredible innovators

February 1, 2022 1

With 3D printers, laser engraving equipment and computer-aided design software and machines at the Sinquefield Invention Lab, Scouts in Missouri’s Great Rivers Council get to make some pretty cool stuff.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scout making waves in the battle against zebra mussels in Texas lakes

September 27, 2021 2

Declan Howell set up sampler boxes that track invasive zebra mussels near boating areas in and around Austin, Texas.

Cub Scouting

Find summer fun at local museums, nonprofits

May 4, 2021 1

Check with local museums or nonprofit organizations to see if they are providing anything specific for Scouts.

Eagle Scout

Trio of Eagle Scouts among finalists in prestigious high school STEM competition

March 15, 2021 4

Three Eagle Scouts are among the 40 finalists in the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a nationwide competition for talented students.

Famous People

NASA specialist shares why she’s a Space Exploration merit badge counselor

December 30, 2020 1

“I’ve had a front-row seat during significant moments in space exploration history,” Rachel Brachman says. “I love sharing what I’ve learned.”

Famous People

First-ever Time Kid of the Year is a STEM Scout from Colorado

December 9, 2020 2

Gitanjali Rao, a STEM Scout from Colorado, was interviewed by Angelina Jolie as part being named Time Kid of the Year.

In October, Nethra Srinivasan, a Health Care Explorer, received a 2020 Community Heroes Award from Assemblymember Kansen Chu.
Exploring

Kindness during COVID: Five times Scouts stepped up for their communities

November 2, 2020 0

Let’s flip the script: all good news, all the time. Here are five stories of young people stepping up to help their communities during COVID.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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