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| 4081 - Science, Engineering, and Technology | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4081.4) | 333 |
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) |
| 4081.3) | 463 |
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) |
| 4081.2) | 851 |
Number of youth who participated in project, activity, or event for science, engineering, and technology projects (PRACTICE) |
| 4081.1) | 501 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about science, engineering, or technology projects (KOSA) |
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
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 composed with a five star scale rating with 1 star representing the lowest and 5 being the highest. Before the program, 77.78% participants answered yes to the question, "4-H is a place where I can figure things out on my own", verses 83.33% afterwards.
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
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 in the program 50% of the youth indicated they were interested in learning more about STEM projects and 85.71% afterwards. Additionally, 50% of the students expressed interest in learning more about STEM careers verses 78.57% afterwards.
