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Wisconsin 4-H STEM: Evolving To Meet the Needs of Today’s Youth
Joanna M. Skluzacek4-H STEM Specialist20 October 2010
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
•STEM encompasses skills youth need no matter what their interests or career path
•Programs to change the perception of sciences being “difficult, impractical”
•It does not have to be a separate entity or set of activities in 4-H, but can be emphasized in existing programs
STEM as a National Mission Mandate• America faces a future of intense global
competition with a startling shortage of scientists ▫18 percent of U.S. high school seniors are
proficient in science (NAEP 2005) ▫5 percent of current U.S. college graduates
earn science, engineering, or technology degrees compared to 66 percent in Japan and 59 percent in China
• Goal of engaging one million new young people in science programs by 2013
STEM in the Economy•Between 2006 and 2016, STEM jobs will account for one out of five new jobs in Wisconsin (WI Dept. of Workforce Dev., 2008)
How are these two photos related?FDA to consider approval of
genetically engineered salmon This year's 'big steer' was a clone
STEM 4-H Programs•Environmental Science and Energy
•Engineering and Technology•Plant and Animal Science•4-H Robotics
STEM is About Discovery•As a “new” team, we are continuing to
discover how we can integrate STEM into existing programs and properly implement new programs
•Our biggest needs:▫Build capacity within our organization▫Partner with experts in various fields▫We have the youth; we need the adults!▫Help adults feel comfortable
discovering STEM with the youth
If you have questions about STEM•Contact Joanna at
▫[email protected]▫608-265-2949▫Visit our 4-H STEM website: ▫http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/set/index.cfm