Ryan Gettelfinger recipient of the Dr. Charles H. Townes Super Nova Award

The Bay-Lakes Council is pleased to also announce that Ryan Gettelfinger from Pack 3894 Mequon-Thiensville Sunrise Rotary Club is the second recipient of the Dr. Charles H. Townes Super Nova Award.

STEM is part of an initiative the Boy Scouts of America has taken on to encourage the natural curiosity of youth members and their sense of wonder about these fields through existing programs. From archery to welding, Scouts can't help but enjoy the wide range of STEM-related activities. To support this initiative, the BSA developed the Nova Awards program so that youth members have fun and receive recognition for their efforts. 

The Nova Awards program is designed to excite and expand a sense of wonder in our Scouts. By working with an adult counselor or mentor, the various modules allow them to explore the basic principles of STEM and discover how fun and fascinating STEM can be. The Supernova awards are offered for those who enjoy a super challenge.