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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success Story4-H SET Club



4-H SET Club

Author: Aubrey Lawson

Planning Unit: Clark County CES

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Plan of Work: Expand Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math (STEM) Education

Outcome: Initial Outcome

“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 concepts, they will develop a passion for it and hopefully pursue a job in a STEM field.

Madison County 4-H continues to provide SET/STEM programming for youth, even throughout the pandemic. By utilizing technology platforms for virtual meetings, and providing participants with a kit of supplies for pick-up at the extension office, 19 youth participated in a 6-week Science, Engineering and Technology Club. These youth completed projects in areas including architecture, electricity, plant science, environmental science and more. All participants reported that they found SET to be a fun topic and 79% reported that they are interested in a career in STEM.






Stories by Aubrey Lawson


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4-H Quilt Camp

about 6 months ago by Aubrey Lawson

Clark County 4-H Agent offered two sessions of a four-day 4-H quilting day camp series this summer t... Read More


Super Star Chef Camp

about 26 days ago by Aubrey Lawson

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Stories by Clark County CES


4-H Quilt Camp

4-H Quilt Camp

about 6 months ago by Aubrey Lawson

Clark County 4-H Agent offered two sessions of a four-day 4-H quilting day camp series this summer t... Read More


Super Star Chef

about 25 days ago by Madalyn Hale

The Clark County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agents and the Family & Consumer Sciences Extension... Read More