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4-H Science - It's Everywhere!
4-H science education initiative kicks off with Science Discovery Institute Feb. 12
Across the nation, Cooperative Extension's 4-H Youth Development program has embarked on a mission to expand activities that engage young people in science education.
Given the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to our nation's continued economic vitality and to young people's future job prospects, the National 4-H Council has launched a major campaign to promote STEM education, called "One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas."
Science Everywhere event Feb. 12
A free 4-H Science Everywhere Discovery Institute at UNH on Saturday, Feb. 12, kicks off New Hampshire's 4-H science plan.
Youth and adult teams will spend a day of hands-on science learning, interacting with UNH faculty and students as they participate in one of four science education tracks: engineering/physical science, environmental science, food/health science and plant/animal science.
As 4-H Science Ambassadors, these youth-adult teams will return to their communities and share their experiences with youth 4-H clubs, schools and other youth programs across the state. Any interested youth-adult teams in New Hampshire are welcome to join and participate in this event.
More 4-H science-ed programs in the works
Our statewide 4-H Youth Development program recently received grants from the 4-H National Council and the Noyce Foundation to expand opportunities for students to experience hands-on science learning.
Four 4-H staff also attended a National 4-H Science Leadership Academy and returned with a plan for the Granite State. At the academy, Rick Alleva, Claes Thelemarck, Michael Koski and Julia Mawson participated in workshops with science education leaders across the country, gathering a wealth of resources to implement here in New Hampshire.
If you'd like more information about 4-H science activities or other 4-H Youth Development programs, contact Rick Alleva in Rockingham County at (603) 679-5616/ e-mail rick.alleva@unh.edu or visit our 4-H web pages.