STEM University SIUE 2021 - Scouts BSA College

Hosted by: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

All Scouts should bring merit badge booklets, paper and pencil, and prereq work for the classes they are taking.

Who: Scouts BSA and Scout leaders
When: Saturday, November 6, 2021
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (sign-ins start at 8:00 am)
Where: IN PERSON - Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville: 1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026**
Cost: $12.00 per youth and $5 per Leader/Adult. Includes: STEM U patch and program materials.
Due to COVID-19, lunch will not be offered.  Participants should bring a lunch or plan to get lunch in the Food Court. 

**Sign-In will be just outside of Science East Hall with opening announcements to follow, assemble into smaller groups, and then Counselors will lead Scouts to their morning session.  

Registration Deadline: Saturday, Nov 1 at 11:59 pm or when capacity reached. Late sign up fee will apply!

NO walk-ins. Out of Council Scouts are welcome to enroll.

Please fill out and bring the attached "SIUE Waiver" with you to the event.

Potential Merit Badge Classes being offered: 

Aviation

Bird Study

Chemistry Merit Badge

Citizenship in the World

Energy Merit Badge

Engineering

Medicine

Public Health

Robotics Merit Badge

Scholarship

Space Exploration

Surveying Merit Badge

Sustainability

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Nova Classes Offered: 

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Adult Trainings:
Nova Counselor/Supernova Mentor: 10am-11am
Hands-on STEM Training: 1pm-2pm
Room # : SE 1136, Lower Auditorium
If interested please email ryan.st.hill@scouting.org

STEM University Rules and Regulations:
• All attending Scouters (Adults and Youth) should be in field uniform for the event. 
• Attending leaders/parents will need to register separately.
• Attending leaders may be assigned to a class or group to assist the instructor, and also help out as hall monitors. Any Scout caught wandering around during class time, will be sent home.

Masks will be required indoors, no exceptions.   

• NO food or drink is allowed in the classrooms. We provide instructions on the day of on where to eat lunch. 
• Parents should be reminded to be prompt when dropping off and picking up Scouts. 
• We are guests of the SIUE. We are privileged, to be able to use this facility. Please be respectful to buildings and classrooms. Each Scout should conduct themselves in the true spirit of the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and the Outdoor Code. Please practice “leave no trace” during your visit. Each scout is responsible for keeping their assigned program area clean.
• Scouts and leaders are not authorized to utilize other classrooms or buildings, other than the ones designated. All classrooms are clearly marked.
• NO electronic devices allowed!! This is a learning environment. All cell phones should be placed on vibrate or turned off.
• SIUE is not responsible for accidents or for damaged or lost property.