Collaborating With Outside Organizations
Scouting succeeds because of its strong volunteer base, and the Boy Scouts of America’s STEM initiative and Nova Awards program are no different. Collaborating with individuals and groups that share our interest in young people and understand the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics makes sense. This wider involvement helps local councils more effectively develop a solid Nova Awards program to attract and retain youth members of all ages.
Here are just a few recommended prospects to help bolster council STEM programs, training opportunities, fundraising efforts, and volunteer recruitment efforts.
Government entities such as:
U.S. Department of Energy | U.S. Geological Survey |
U.S. Department of the Interior | Bureau of Land Management |
U.S. Department of Defense | Federal and state fish and wildlife departments |
U.S. Department of Agriculture | Colleges and universities |
U.S. Forest Service | County extension offices |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | City and county water authorities |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Military bases |
Natural Resources Conservation Service | National and state parks |
Environmental Protection Agency |
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Any business that links to a STEM-related topic—here are a few:
Animal science | Model design and building |
Astronomy | Nature |
Chemistry | Nutrition |
Computers | Nuclear science |
Drafting | Oceanography |
Electronics | Pets |
Energy | Photography |
Engineering | Plant science |
Environmental science | Reptiles and amphibians |
Forestry | Robotics |
Geography | Soil and water conservation |
Geology | Space exploration |
Inventing | Weather |
Mammal study | Welding |
Medicine | Wildlife conservation |
Any place STEM is the center of interest:
Museums | Nature areas or centers |
Planetariums | Wildlife parks |
Zoos |
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Friendstorming On Tour, No. 510-003, explains how councils can use their Key 3 and nominating committees to
attract prospective volunteers for district service.