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Learn About Nova - S.T.E.M. based awards
- National Nova Program – Familiarize yourself with the BSA NOVA program and find all the newest updates.
- STEM STAR Patch 2022 - New to GSLAC Scouts. Earn this patch by going down the STEM trail while earning other core BSA advancements. Can you be a star in STEM, absolutely. The application is now available - apply HERE! Thanks to Daugherty Business Solutions as our patch sponsor!
- Nova Literature – You can purchase Nova Books for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, & Venturers.
- Nova Unit Guides – Need some help bringing STEM to your Unit? The National STEM Committee developed STEM Unit Guides for Cub Scouts and for Scouts BSA.
- Online Nova Training –Complete your Nova training online through my.scouting- BSA Learn Center
Volunteer Opportunities
- Unit STEM Coordinator
- Take the lead on bringing STEM to your Unit by becoming knowledgeable about the NOVA program and STEM opportunities. Download here.
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- Take the lead on bringing STEM to your Unit by becoming knowledgeable about the NOVA program and STEM opportunities. Download here.
- NOVA Counselor
- Train to become a NOVA Counselor, and help your Scouts earn their NOVA awards (STEM expertise not required!). Use an adult application with position code 58 to register. Learn more here.
- Supernova Mentor
- Train to become a Supernova Mentor, and help area Scouts earn our most prestigious STEM awards (STEM expertise preferred). Use an adult application with position code 52 and a Supernova Mentor application to register.**
- Council STEM Committee
- Join our committee of Scouters who are passionate about STEM, and help us plan & implement STEM Universities, STEM Camps, the Einstein Recognition Dinner, and other fun events. Contact Logan to join!
Name | Title |
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Karen Vangyia | STEM Chair |
Doug Stewart | Venturing Initiatives Chair |
Sophia Bright | Scouts BSA Initiatives Chair |
Vacant | Finance Chair |
Kevin Tucker | Cub Scout Initiatives Chair |
Ron Colletti | Training Chair |
Michele Elkins | Outreach Chair |
Sherry Watson | Marketing Chair |
Lisa Balbes | Committee Vice Chair |
Kevin McMeel | Committee Lab Chair |
Steve Masaki | Committee Vice Chair |
Eric Voss | Committee Vice Chair |
- District STEM Chairs
- Help us promote the STEM Nova program in your District. Provide guidance to Nova Counselors/Supernova Mentors and promote STEM events.
Name | District |
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Sophia Bright | Boone Trails |
Alan Kreppert | North Star |
Wesley Calvert | Egyptian |
Michele Wissmann | Osage |
Frank Masterson | Cherokee |
Vacant | Ozark Trailblazers |
Paul Winter | Keystone |
Steve Masaki | Pathfinder |
Jerry Fix | Gravois Trail |
Melissa Trost | River Trails |
Vacant | Big Muddy |
Kevin McMeel | Shawnee |
Lisa Balbes and Theresa Colletti | New Horizons |
Vacant | Piasa Bird |
Cassie Clark | Black Gold |
Kevin Tucker | Cahokia Mounds |
Christie Brace | Kaskaskia |
Doug Stewart | Soaring Eagle |
Vacant | Illini |
Amy Kopf | Sioux |