STEM Nova Awards
Supernova Awards
The Supernova Awards for Scouts BSA are progressive and are earned in the following order; Dr. Bernard Harris (Bronze), Thomas Alva Edison (Silver), and the Dr. Albert Einstein Award (Gold).
Supernova Activity Topics
Supernova Awards in Scouts BSA have requirements to complete Supernova Activity Topics. Each STEM field—science, technology, engineering, mathematics—offers a choice of three Supernova activity topics. These are two-part, hands-on, high-level activities created to challenge you and help you continue along your STEM journey to excellence. Part 1 involves research, preparation, set up, coordination, and/or organization. Part 2 includes elements such as analysis, reflection, experimentation, design, or invention, and culminates in a report created by you.