Overview  

The STEM initiative (Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematics) is a tiered program, designed for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers, to encourage greater interest in the technical disciplines.

NOVA and SuperNOVA are the two program levels. The practical hands-on principles found in NOVA are intended to encourage continued interest in STEM. These NOVA principles lead into the more demanding SuperNOVA program. The major distinction is the level of practical complexity and specific requirements for recognition. 

This is a pilot version of the STEM program and is only valid through January 1, 2013.  Starting January 2013, all NOVA and SuperNOVA awards must use the current requirements.

• STEM Overview
• STEM Brochure
• BSA Scientific, Technical, Engineering, and Mathematics
• BSA NOVA & SuperNOVA Submittal Form

Cub Scout/Webelos NOVA

• Cub Scout NOVA (Aug 2011)
• Cub Scout NOVA SignOff Sheet
• Cub Scout NOVA Program Requirements

Cub Scout/Webelos SuperNOVA

• Cub Scout SuperNOVA
• Cub Scout SuperNOVA SignOff Sheet
• Cub Scout SuperNOVA Requirements (Oct 2011)
• Webelos SuperNOVA Requirements (Oct 2011)

Boy Scout NOVA

• Boy Scout NOVA
• Boy Scout NOVA CheckOff Form
• Boy Scout NOVA Segments

Boy Scout SuperNOVA

• Boy Scout SuperNOVA
• Boy Scout SuperNOVA CheckOff Form
• Boy Scout SuperNOVA Requirements (Oct 2011)

Venturer SuperNOVA

• Venturer SuperNOVA Requirements (Oct 2011)
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• Venturer SuperNOVA CheckOff Form

Adult NOVA/SuperNOVA

• Adult and Unit SuperNOVA
• Cub Scout Counselor-Crunch
• Cub Scout Counselor-Motion
• Cub Scout Counselor-Science
• Cub Scout Counselor-TechTalk
• Boy Scout NOVA Counselor (Aug 2011)