Science, Engineering, and TechnologyMajor Program

11762

Total Hours

Contributed.

56224

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

76

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

2557

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

7506

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

8482

Number of youth who participated in project, activity, or event for science, engineering, and technology projects (PRACTICE)

18562

Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about science, engineering, or technology projects (KOSA)

16118

Stories

Laurel County Youth Excited About Science:

Importance of ProgramAccording to the Kentucky Department of Education, in 2019 on average, 59.1% of elementary students tested at below expectations in science in most Laurel County elementary schools. Whereas some schools such as Colony and Camp Ground Elementaries only had 21.9% and 24.5% of their students test at proficient or higher in science. Todays youth need Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) exposure and experiences to help youth build critical thinking skills and begin to buil...

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Laurel County Youth Excited About Science:

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Reconnecting

    Over the past year, it has been difficult to engage stakeholders in virtual programming. Many stakeholders, unsure of what the next steps are for them, put external programming on pause due to these u... Read More

  • Non-Traditional Camps Brings Critical Thinking Skills

    Kentucky State University hosted their annual Summer Transportation Institute Camp for 18 underrepresented youth to explore opportunities in the transportation industry. A 5 question survey was compos... Read More

  • STI Summer Camp

    Kentucky State University hosted their annual Summer TransportationInstitute Camp for 18 underrepresented youth to explore opportunities inthe transportation industry. This was a two-week engagement p... Read More

  • Ag STEM Programs Builds Interest

    An Ag- STEM program was conducted with 14 male students from Leestown Middle School. The program focused on Aquaponics, building hydroponic units and additional STEM activities. Before participating i... Read More

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