STEM Program FAQ
STEM Program FAQ
| Q: | Where do you find the requirements for the Nova Awards? | ||
| A: | Basic requirements can be found athttp://www.scouting.org/stem/Awards.aspx, complete requirements can be found in the Nova Awards guidebooks available from your local Scout Shop orwww.scoutstuff.org . | ||
| Q: | Can Tiger Cubs work on the Nova Awards program? | ||
| A: | No, it begins with the Wolf den. | ||
| Q: | Can youth get credit for a previously earned merit badge, belt loop, or pin? | ||
| A: | Yes, but we do encourage Scouts to consider earning new ones so they can explore new interests. | ||
| Q: | Who is eligible to serve as a Nova Awards counselor? | ||
| A: | A Nova Awards counselor must be age 21 or older and be registered under the Nova Awards counselor position code 58. This is a nonunit position and requires no fee. Training will be available online in fall 2013 atwww.scouting.org/stem. | ||
| Q: | Can a Nova Awards counselor be the Scout’s parent? | ||
| A: | Yes, but the parent needs to follow the guidelines for becoming a counselor found herehttp://www.scouting.org/stem/Council/Volunteer_Support.aspx | ||
| Q: | Whom do I contact to find a council-approved Supernova Awards mentor? | ||
| A: | Contact your local council for a list of mentors. | ||
| Q: | Who can be a Supernova Awards mentor? | ||
| A: | A Supernova Awards mentor must be age 21 or older, be a subject matter expert in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field, and be registered under the Supernova Awards mentor position code 52. | ||
| Q: | What does a SuperNova mentor have to complete to be registered? | ||
| A: | Yes, for someone to become a SuperNova mentor they must complete a BSA Adult application, the SuperNova mentor application found athttp://www.scouting.org/filestore/stem/pdf/514-017_WB.pdf , and provide proof of having taken BSA Youth Protection Training. | ||
| Q: | Is there training available for Nova Mentors? | ||
| A: | Yes, training information can be found athttp://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult.aspx. Scroll down the page to ‘STEM Orientation”, there is a self-study PowerPoint and an instructor guide. | ||
| Q: | If I am already registered under another position, do I need to fill out another application to be a Supernova Awards mentor? | ||
| A: | Yes, you are required to be registered in this position and you will be dual-registered. | ||
| Q: | To whom do I send my Supernova Awards Mentor Information application? | ||
| A: | Send your application to your local council service center. | ||
| Q: | Once a youth has fulfilled the requirements for the Nova Award, what is the next step? | ||
| A: | Fill out an advancement form, Supply catalog # 34403 available athttp://www.scouting.org/filestore/PDF/34403.pdfwith the proper signatures, or use internet advancement to record this and submit a copy to your local council. | ||
| Q: | What does a Scout receive when a Nova award is completed? | ||
| A: | When a Scout completes their first Nova award they should be presented the Nova Emblem for their program level. For each Nova award earned after the first they should be presented a Pi pin to wear on their emblem. | ||
| Q: | Once a Scout has completed the requirements for a Supernova award what is the next step? | ||
| A: | You must obtain all necessary signatures, applicant (Scout), mentor, unit leader, Council or District Advancement Chair, and Scout Executive. You can find the SuperNova mentor application here:http://www.scouting.org/filestore/STEM/pdf/SupernovaApplication.pdf | ||
| Q: | Once I have all the signatures what is the next step? | ||
| A: | Once all signatures have been obtained the council will return the application to the unit. The unit then completes an advancement form, Supply catalog # 34403, or enters the data into the internet advancement system, prints a copy of the report, and takes it to the Scout Shop to purchase the presentation items. | ||
| Q: | Are there PAS codes for the Nova Awards program? | ||
| A: | Yes. Typically for council use only, they are as follows: | ||
| 1030 YAWD Nova Cub Scouts: Science Everywhere 1031 YAWD Nova Cub Scouts: Tech Talk 1032 YAWD Nova Cub Scouts: Swing! 1033 YAWD Nova Cub Scouts: 1-2-3-Go! 1034 YAWD Nova Boy Scouts: Shoot! 1035 YAWD Nova Boy Scouts: Start Your Engines 1036 YAWD Nova Boy Scouts: Whoosh! 1037 YAWD Nova Boy Scouts: Designed to Crunch 1038 YAWD Nova Venturers: Launch! 1039 YAWD Nova Venturers: Power Up 1040 YAWD Nova Venturers: Hang On! 1041 YAWD Nova Venturers: Numbers Don’t Lie 1042 YAWD Supernova Cub Scouts: Dr. Alvarez 1043 YAWD Supernova Webelos: Dr. Townes 1044 YAWD Supernova Boy Scouts: Dr. Harris-Br 1045 YAWD Supernova Boy Scouts: Edison-Silver 1046 YAWD Supernova Venturing: Dr. Ride-Bronz 1047 YAWD Supernova Venturing: Wright Bro-Sil | |||
| Q: | Where can I obtain the “presentation items” (emblems, pins, and medals)? | ||
| A: | These items are available at your local Scout shop with an Advancement Report (34403) or a copy of the printed report from internet advancement. You can also order online atwww.scoutstuff.org, and follow up by submitting an Advancement Report to your local council. | ||
| Q: | Will any more Nova modules be released? | ||
| A: | There has been nothing new has been released since the first publication. | ||
