STEM Training Series for Nova and Supernova Awards
This informational PowerPoint presentation is part of a STEM training series for Nova and Supernova Awards. Covering topics such as understanding STEM, Nova and Supernova Awards, mentoring requirements, research projects, and more, this training provides valuable insights for counselors and mentors. Dr. Albert Einstein Supernova Award training is emphasized, with detailed objectives and requirements outlined. Explore the world of STEM through engaging modules and practical guidance for earning prestigious awards in scouting.
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This slide is informational for the training staff. Delete or skip when using this PPT. This training is part of a series of STEM training. 1. What is STEM 2. Nova and Supernova Awards 3. How to Teach a Nova Award, I Planning 4. How to Teach a Nova Award, II Implementation 5. Dr. Albert Einstein Supernova Award Training is strongly recommended: Nova Awards Counselors should complete 1-4. Supernova Award Mentors should complete 1-5. Einstein Award Mentors should complete 1-5. Check the Notes pages for a script you can adapt for your use. Some slides have animations which you can click in time with your descriptions. There is an optional Quiz. STEM Training
Dr. Albert Einstein Gold Supernova Award
Objectives Understand the Requirements Emphasize Recordkeeping How to Mentor the Research Project Track the Approval Present the Award
Requirements Overview Be a registered Scouts BSA (age 14 and First Class) and submit their Einstein Supernova application before age 18, or Venturer or Sea Scout and submit their Einstein Supernova application before age 21. Earn the Thomas Edison or Wright Brothers Supernova Award Complete 4 additional Supernova activity topics Design a new Nova-like Award Do Research Project
Requirements The Research Project Propose Propose Research Project idea to council STEM Committee Complete Complete a Research Project Prepare Prepare a report and oral presentation
Research Project Developing a Research Project Proposal Guiding the research Prepare written report and oral presentation Present Research Project
Developing a Proposal 1. What are you trying to do? Explain it with no jargon. How is that challenge currently addressed? What are the shortcomings and limitations? What is the new idea, and why is it superior to the existing approaches? 2. 3. Dr. George H. Heilmeier
Submit award application COUNCIL APPROVAL SCOUT EXECUTIVE APPROVAL
Quiz To earn the Dr. Albert Einstein Gold Supernova Award, the applicant must first earn the Thomas Edison or Wright Brothers Supernova Award. True False
Quiz If records of completion for requirements cannot be located, a Scout may be asked to repeat them. True False
Quiz Which of the following is NOT a part of a successful research project? A. Developing a research project proposal B. Doing experimental work when the Scout cannot C. Preparing a written report and oral presentation D. Present research project
Quiz Which of the following is the first place the awards package is submitted after mentor review? A. Local scouting unit B. National Science Foundation C. Council STEM committee approval D. Local university academic department
Quiz Ideally, how should the Dr. Albert Einstein Supernova Award be presented? A. A court of honor B. A scientific conference C. Council awards event D. No ceremony is needed
