Science, Engineering, and TechnologyMajor Program

13182

Total Hours

Contributed.

48334

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

517.8

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

3299

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

11956

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

23971

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)

4342

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)

4091

Stories

4-H SET Club

“In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.” (National Science Foundation)By exposing students to STEM and giving them opportunities to explore STEM-related conc...

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4-H SET Club

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Coding and Robotics

    On August 11, 2020, approximately 13 school teachers were trained on how to implement a robotics program at Holy Trinity School. A series of 12 questions were asked pertaining to their comfort levels ... Read More

  • Meeting Community Needs in a Pandemic

    The novel Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way 4-H youth development programs are implemented. Videos, web-based programming, pre-packaged 4-H projects and electronic newsletters are just some of... Read More

  • 4-H and GEAR UP STEM

    Knott Co 4-H partnered with Knott Co GEAR Up to reach 8th and 9th graders with a STEM based learning opportunity. The project reached 331 youth throughout the six elementary and two high schools. Th... Read More

  • Virtual CSI Dubois Academy

    Recent research reports that there is a lack of African American Males participating in STEM related programs and activities.Kentucky State University Extension mission is to reach underserved audienc... Read More

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