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NASA grant helps create Cleveland County 4-H robotics programOklahoma Cleveland County 4-H will have a robotics team competing in the first Robotics Oklahoma City Regional Competition on Feb. 26 to 28, 2009 thanks to a $6,000 grant provided by NASA. This will be the first time for Cleveland County 4-H to have a robotics team, and the second 4-H robotics team in the state. Oklahoma County started a 4-H robotics team last year. In addition to the grant from NASA, Nemecek Interiors have donated $200 to the team, the Cleveland County 4-H Foundation has donated $500 and Flintco has donated $250 worth of building materials. More donations are still being sought since this robotics competition costs about $9,000. Robotics is just one of the many science, engineering, and technology programs that 4-H is currently focusing on to increase youth interest in the sciences. According to a recent study, the United States is falling behind other nations in developing a future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts. For example, only 5 percent of current U.S. college graduates earn college degrees in the science, engineering, and technology areas compared to 66 percent in Japan and 59 percent in China. Nationwide, 4-H has a goal to 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 with hands-on learning experiences to encourage young minds and fill the pipeline of young leaders proficient in science. 4-H is a leadership, citizenship and life skills development organization for youth 9 to 19 years old that allows young people to explore their interests. The majority of 4-H members in Cleveland County are involved in projects that do not have to be anything related to agriculture and farming. If your children are interested in joining the robotics team or any other 4-H project, contact the Cleveland County Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Office at 405-321-4774. 12/1/08 Date: 11/26/08 Advertisement
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