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The STEM Institute, Service Learning, and Youth Voice

The STEM Institute, Service Learning, and Youth Voice. Jeff Sallee Ph.D. Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist 4-H Youth Development Oklahoma State University Jeff.sallee@okstate.edu 405/744-8885. “The Bridges”.

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The STEM Institute, Service Learning, and Youth Voice

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  1. The STEM Institute, Service Learning, and Youth Voice Jeff Sallee Ph.D. Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist 4-H Youth Development Oklahoma State University Jeff.sallee@okstate.edu 405/744-8885

  2. “The Bridges” Raised 209 bushels of corn on one acre (Averages at that time were 45 bushels per acre) Led to food preservation and safety techniques becoming standard practice

  3. Service Learning-Youth Voice

  4. 2012 Youth Engagement Attitudes and Knowledge (YEAK) (Mielke, M., LaFleur, J., Butler, A., & Sanzone, J. 2012) • Participants ranged in age from 9-18, most were between 13-15 • Most were, Caucasian. More boys than girls participated • In terms of education, 90 percent attended public school • 96 percent planned to obtain a college degree • 75 percent of their mothers completed college and/or some graduate school • 73 percent of participants had been in 4-H for three or more years.

  5. Participants’ Perceptions of STEM • 33 of 47 participants would like a job related to science. • 36 agree science is one of their favorite subjects • 32 do science activities for enjoyment • 47 participants indicated they take science for reasons other than they have too or it will help them in the future These findings illustrate a strong interest in science and a perception of participating in future science activities

  6. In summary, selected results are: • 98% of the participants see science in a fun way; • 96% like to participate in science projects • 70% would like to have a job related to science • 83% indicated they have helped with previous science-related community service projects These are all strong indicators that the STEM Institute met is goal of promoting many aspects of science to its participating youth

  7. The STEM Institute, Service Learning, and Youth Voice Jeff Sallee Ph.D. Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist 4-H Youth Development Oklahoma State University Jeff.sallee@okstate.edu 405/744-8885

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