Success StoryAg STEM Programs Builds Interest



Ag STEM Programs Builds Interest

Author: Casey Townsend

Planning Unit: KSU Administration

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Plan of Work: 4-H Youth Development - Science, Engineering, Technology, Natural Resource and Agriculture

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

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.  






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