Utah State University

Engaging Youth and Communities in the 4-H Mission Mandates:

Science, Engineering & Technology
Healthy Living
Citizenship

The United States is falling dangerously behind other nations in developing its future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts.

To ensure global competitiveness, we must act now to prepare the next generation of science, engineering, and technology leaders with necessary 4-H SET workforce skills to compete in the 21st century.

THE NEED

America presently faces a significant challenge: young people are not prepared with the necessary SET workforce skills to compete in the 21st century (Rising Above the Gathering Storm, 2006).

THE GOAL

Reach One million new youth with a 4-H SET Experience by 2013.

WHAT IS 4-H DOING?

4-H provides youth with hands-on learning experiences that foster exploration, discovery and passion for the sciences.

4-H SET BUILDS SET ABILITIES

4-H SET Teams provide an atmosphere where youth can focus on learning and doing science, engineering, and technology. Through 4-H SET experiences, youth will learn to:

Observe
Organize
Question
Predict
Hypothesize
Evaluate
Use Tools
Plan an Investigation
Research Problems
Develop Solutions
Problem Solve
Implement Solutions
Measure
Draw/Design
Build/Construct
Collect Data
Test
Collaborate
Summarize/Relate
Communication Skills

POSSIBLE 4-H SET TEAMS INCLUDE:

Robotics
Geospatial
(GPS/GIS)
Water Quality
Wildlife
Energy
AND MUCH MORE!!!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dave Francis
Utah State University Extension 4-H
Phone 801.768.7417
dave.francis@usu.edu

Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

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