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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A STEM holiday gift guide

December 5, 2014 7

Finding the perfect gift for your brainy, science-loving Scout or Venturer isn’t easy. Fortunately, there’s help with our STEM holiday gift guide.

The Webelos Scout Supernova Award: A can’t-miss guide

November 12, 2014 16

You don’t have to reformat your entire meeting plan to help your boys earn the Webelos Scout Supernova Award. Here’s how.

Why every Scout unit needs a STEM Coordinator

September 23, 2014 25

The Unit STEM Coordinator, an adult position, is the point of contact for all Scouts in the unit and helps promote and deliver STEM programs to Scouts.

Remember STEM as you craft your unit’s Annual Program Plan

August 27, 2014 28

Richard Stone won’t rest until every Scout unit includes STEM elements in its regular monthly program. But he doesn’t think you should have to wedge STEM in with a crowbar. Instead, the education and training leader of the

How you can be a Nova counselor

August 7, 2014 15

By becoming a Nova counselor, you’ll introduce Scouts to the basic principles of STEM and help them discover how fun and fascinating STEM can be.