"With over 70 percent of all jobs in the new economy being STEM-related, it's no secret that STEM exposure and education is more important than ever. 4-H is addressing this critical need by creating an early youth interest in science with the help of programs such as 4-H National Youth Science Day."
Source: Jennifer Sirangelo, president & CEO, National 4-H Council, commenting on "Rockets to the Rescue," designed by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension and selected as the winning experiment for the seventh annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (4-H NYSD). The national rallying event for 4-H Science, 4-H NYSD is an interactive learning experience that gets youth excited about science, technology, engineering and mathemat