Time to get some STEM on!

My scouting journey started in 1978, in Camarillo, CA, when I joined Pack 3858 (Chartered by Los Nogales Elementary School) and became a member of Den 2.  Thus began a journey in learning practical, life and leadership skills that still serve me well to this very day.  Attaining Eagle Scout in 1987 has been, and to this day, one of the pinnacle moments in my life.  I have been enjoying giving back to the Boy Scouts of America the last 5 years as a Den Leader and Cub Master for my 2 boys here in Olathe, KS with Pack 3387 (Chartered by Christ Community Church of the Nazarene).

I am a licensed Civil (Geotechnical) Engineer, and have always been fascinated by Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and have become very passionate about the Boy Scout STEM NOVA and Super Nova programs.

I have also recently completed my Wood Badge Training (C5-307-15-2) which is advanced leadership training for Adult Scouters.  As I am stepping down from my role as Cub Master at the end of this year (my oldest boy in bridging to a Troop and I need to be able to split time between both units) I have decided to focus my vision and tickets on STEM.  My vision is: 

To improve the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) program for Cub Scouts in my and other units.

Creating this Blog is one of my ticket items.

Keep tuned, as I will be posting information and ideas for other Scout Leaders who want to be STEM Mentors and wish to have a STEM program in their units. 

[Photo of the author at Wind Farm in Pincher Creek, Alberta Canada in 2011]

So with no further ado, I proclaim “Adventures in Cub Scout STEM” officially up and running!