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.

The 4-H Youth Development Program—with its direct connection to the research and resources of the Cooperative Extension System’s 106 land-grant universities and colleges— is strategically positioned to strengthen US global competitiveness and leadership.

4-H will address our nation’s critical challenge by preparing 1 million new young people to excel in science, engineering, and technology by 2013. Currently, 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology programs reach more than 5 million youth in the United States with hands-on learning experiences to encourage young minds and fill the pipeline of young leaders proficient in science. Be part of this exciting movement!

NOW You can also follow MA 4-H SET on Facebook.

2011 4-H National Youth Science Day Announced

 

Powering the Nation’s Future

As the nation looks to address important issues on sustainability, youth are at the forefront of the discussion. In 4-H, young people are taught the skills they will need to solve the complex challenges facing our world.

For the fourth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day, the University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension has designed Wired for Wind: the 2011 National Science Experiment. The experiment will introduce young people all around the nation to the possibility of a more sustainable tomorrow—using wind as a clean, widely available, and renewable source of energy.

Visit www.4-h.org/nysd to learn more!

 

2012 Summer of Science Camp

SAVE THE DATE - June 24-June 26, UMass Amherst

Workshop Planning Survey. Contact Kim Pond This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want to get involved.

• Cover Letter & What to Bring
• Registration Form
• Sign Up Sheet for Workshops
• Permission/Liability
• Animal Release
• Health Form
• Getting There (Directions)
• Campus Map

 

ESSEX hosted first SET Fair June 11, 2011

This fair was open to ALL enrolled MA 4-H members. It was a great opportunity for 4H members who may not have entered a Science Fair or who just love Science Fairs to showcase their projects. The SET fair welcomed exhibits based on Science, Engineering, or Technology and encouraged youth to polish up a previous Science Fair project, explore a new topic, or bring their Science, Engineering, or Technology related Visual Presentation.

Opportunities in MA 4-H SET

There are many ways to get involved with 4-H SET!

• Join a 4-H SET club – this could be in the area of equine science, robotics, veterinary science, rocketry, or gardening just to name a few. MA 4-H has curricula and in some cases additional resources to support these project areas.
• Start a new 4-H group in a SET project area - its easy, your local 4-H Educator can assist you.
• Add some SET activities to your 4-H club meetings, even if this is not your major project area. There are many 4-H SET curricula available on a loan basis from your local 4-H office. These curricula have instructions that are easy to follow for FUN, hands-on activities!
• 4-H members and volunteers have the opportunity to participate in SET workshops in their county or region; these usually happen in the winter.
• 4-H members can participate in the annual summer SET camps and other state and New England regional 4-H SET programs and conferences.
• 4-H teens and volunteers can join the MA 4-H SET Committee and work with 4-H staff to plan SET programs.

Objectives of MA 4-H SET

1. The objectives of the Massachusetts 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Program are:
2. To increase “SET Abilities” and life skills through positive interactions with others.
3. To teach scientific principles to young people.
4. To offer options in SET programs available to 4-H members and leaders.
5. To inform youth about educational opportunities in Science, Engineering and Technology at the University of Massachusetts.

4-H Seeking Youth Members Working on Science, Engineering & Technology Projects

Are you a 4-H'er working on projects in environmental science, robotics, rocketry, GIS/GPS systems, animal science and more? National 4-H Council is looking for 4-H members to feature in an upcoming promotion. Take a moment to fill out a short 10-minute survey! Click here to access the survey.

Are you a 4-H Alumni? We'd love to hear from you too! Click here to access the 4-H Alumni survey.

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Want More Information?

For further information on the Massachusetts 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology program please contact your local 4-H Educator or MA SET Coordinator Kim Pond at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it