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July 3, 2008
4-H Responds to Groundbreaking Report Offering a Solution to America's Need for Future Scientific Leaders
On June 18, 4-H held a launch event on Capitol Hill to officially announce that its university-based, out-of-school programming, which includes hands-on science, engineering, and technology curriculum, offers a solution to challenges posed in the National Academy of Sciences' report Rising Above the Gathering Storm (RAGS). The report calls for an ambitious national program to address the need for increased math and science education at all levels. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer spoke on behalf of National 4-H Headquarters and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to members of Congress , national 4-H leadership, and supporting corporate and non-profit partners.
Following opening remarks from US Senator and 4-H Caucus co-chair Saxby Chambliss, national 4-H leadership explained that its unique approach to non-formal scientific education helps develop young people's passion for the sciences at an early age. 4-H challenges youth to apply the latest technology to projects - many of which impact the local community, county, and/or state in which they live. By combining hands-on scientific applications with civic engagement, 4-H creates a spark that empowers youth to drive change and envision a successful future while creating a long-lasting interest in science, engineering, and technology.
Washington State 4-H'ers from 4-H Network News provided full coverage of the event. To view complete coverage, visit 4-H News
For a copy of 4-H's response to the RAGS report and to read the full press release, visit 4-H.org
Picture Caption: Some of the attendees at the launch event
Back row left to right:
Kaylee Keith, Mississippi 4-H youth
April Johnson, Texas 4-H youth and event emcee
Ed Lewis
Secretary Ed Schafer
Don Floyd, President and CEO, National 4-H Council
Sophie Gilbert, 4-H Network News Reporter, Washington 4-H youth (Washington state)
Matthew Elmore, 4-H Network News Reporter, Washington 4-H youth (Washington state)
Front row:
Jacqueline Ware, West Virginia 4-H youth
MacKenzie Ring, West Virginia 4-H youth
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