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Intentional Stem Infusion (Isi) Approach For 4-H Non-Stem Project Volunteers: Finding Stem In Plain Sight, Jeremy Elliott-Engel, Kelly Robinson, Donna Westfall-Rudd
Intentional Stem Infusion (Isi) Approach For 4-H Non-Stem Project Volunteers: Finding Stem In Plain Sight, Jeremy Elliott-Engel, Kelly Robinson, Donna Westfall-Rudd
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
STEM literacy is identified as a necessary skill for participation in the future workforce. 4-H has responded to this need to develop STEM-ready youth by expanding access to project areas like Robotics. It has been acknowledged that recruiting and training STEM competent staff and volunteers is a limitation in expanding these types of programs. At the same time, 4-H youth are enrolled in many traditional non-STEM projects that are imbued with STEM concepts. 4-H volunteers with increased awareness of their role in fostering STEM education and STEM literacy can be a valuable resource in preparing 4-H youth with STEM-ready professional …