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STEM

BSA Racing

Video: Scott Lagasse gives us a tour of his NASCAR truck

May 20, 2015 0

Scott Lagasse and Team SLR brought the actual truck Scotty raced in Kansas a couple weeks back. He gives us a quick tour in this video.

STEM

Video: Inside the Vortex, the STEM Scouts mobile lab

May 20, 2015 26

I got to check out the Vortex, the STEM Scouts mobile lab. It’s a whole lot of awesomeness on four wheels.

STEM

Understanding the difference between STEM in Scouting and STEM Scouts

May 11, 2015 61

Read about the difference between STEM activities in traditional Scout units and STEM Scouts, the new BSA program expanding to 12 more councils this fall.

BSA Racing

STEM Scouts ready for prime time with NASCAR Truck Series debut

May 8, 2015 5

The STEM Scouts logo will feature prominently on Scott Lagasse Jr.’s No. 31 truck in tonight’s Toyota Tundra 250 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.

STEM

STEM Scouts pilot expanding to 12 more councils

April 15, 2015 77

The BSA’s National Executive Board approved a plan to expand STEM Scouts, a new program of the Boy Scouts of America, to 12 additional councils.

Cub Scouting

STEM in a Box, a brilliantly simple approach to facilitating Nova Awards

April 13, 2015 15

The concept of STEM in a Box is simple: Everything you need to help Scouts earn a Nova Award fits into one big plastic tub.

Ask the Expert

Here’s how Cub Scouts will earn Nova Awards under the new program

April 3, 2015 48

How will Cub Scouts earn Nova Awards once the Academics and Sports belt loops go away? Here’s the answer from Richard Stone of the STEM/Nova Committee.

Scouts BSA

Here’s how to add more STEM to your troop meetings

March 5, 2015 25

Ready to add more excitement to your troop meetings? Look to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) for activities sure to please.

Philmont Scout Ranch

STEM Trek turns Philmont into the coolest science lab ever

February 2, 2015 3

The STEM Trek blends Philmont’s famous backcountry programs with STEM-focused activities sure to inspire, educate and entertain Scouts and Venturers.

Scouting in the News

Scouts, Venturers give a 3-D-printed hand to kids in need

January 28, 2015 8

Scouts and Venturers in Baltimore are making 3-D-printed hands to send to refugees and others in need around the world.

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