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June 4, 2008
4-H and New Partners Team Up for Science Competition
Discovery Education and 3M are, like 4-H, committed to engaging America's youth in science, engineering and technology education and are teaming up with 4-H to bring these opportunities to our 4-H youth.
As a first step in this exciting partnership, 4-H'ers have a great opportunity to participate in the Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge, the premiere middle school science competition in the nation. This competition is for students in fifth through eighth grades and is designed to encourage a passion for science, and to promote the importance of science communication. The deadline for entry is June 15, 2008.
In July, semifinalists will be chosen from 50 states and the District of Columbia. In October, 10 finalists will win an all expenses paid four-day trip to Washington, DC, to compete in a series of individual and team challenges on-site at NASA Goddard Space Center. Head Judge Steve Jacobs, science educator, creator of "Jake's Attic" and founder of Faraday Studios will select the winner at the live final event. The top young scientist will receive a $50,000 savings bond.
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase 4-H youth and your state!
For full entry details and more on the Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge, visit Discovery Education. If you have any questions, contact Ron Drum at (301) 961-2814 or email YSC@Discovery.com.
Posted in category Activities and Competitions at 9:17 AM