NPR article describes 'Robotics' -- the newest BSA Merit Badge
Published on April 8, 2011 | Print | Email | Tweet | Add to Facebook

NPR has a feature story about the newest Merit Badge -- Robotics:

Can a robot pitch a tent? If so, a Boy Scout who builds one might be able to earn two merit badges at once.

The Boy Scouts of America, which offers more than 120 badges ranging from archery to wilderness survival, next week will unveil a robotics merit badge meant to promote science, technology, engineering and math, fields collectively known as STEM. In doing so, the 101-year-old Texas-based organization is trying to remain relevant and better reflect boys' interests, said Matt Myers, who oversees the Boy Scouts' STEM initiative.
The full story is available on the NPR website. Troop 200 does not currently have a Merit Badge Counselor for the new badge; if you're interested, contact our Committee Chair, Mrs. La Tournous, for information on how to register.

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