Janis Brinn
brinn@msu.edu
Cellphone: 269-312-0672
MSU Extension
4-H Leadership/Civic Engagement
Telephone: 269-673-0370
Coverage Area
Authored Articles
- Icebreakers Part 3: Building trust and creating a safe environment, July 21, 2021
- Japan Golden Week: A cultural learning opportunity for youth and adults, May 24, 2021
- Grab-N-Go: Crafts around the world series, May 19, 2021
- Japan Girls’ Day: A cultural learning opportunity for youth and adults, March 31, 2021
- Virtual gingerbread baking class a special holiday tradition shared with global community, February 12, 2021
- Pączki Day: A Polish tradition becomes an American tradition, February 12, 2021
- Michigan 4-H Visual Letters Art Pilot Exchanges, December 2, 2020
- 4-H around the world: Canada, October 29, 2020
- The ancient art of worm charming, September 24, 2020
- 4-H around the world: Tanzania, July 31, 2020
- 4-H around the world: Africa, May 15, 2020
- 4-H around the world: Taiwan, March 25, 2020
- Why I make Japanese origami cranes, February 25, 2020
- Cultural exercise: Japan radio taiso, February 13, 2020
- 4-H around the world: Kansainvälinen 4H, December 26, 2019
- Michigan 4-H Renewable Energy Camp goes solar, December 20, 2019
- Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration Workshop a success, November 20, 2019
- Halloween is celebrated around the world, October 22, 2019
- Summer education in the dark: Night hikes, August 27, 2019
- Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China: Impactful! Part 1, July 11, 2019
- Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China: Impactful! Part 2, July 11, 2019
- Twenty-eight years of global education: Michigan youth "visual letters" to China, June 11, 2019
- Michigan 4-H pilot “visual letter” art exchange with Poland and Canada, June 10, 2019
- Michigan 4-H pilots art exchange with Turkmenistan, February 27, 2019
- Michigan 4-H receives special gift of artwork from China, January 30, 2019
- Michigan 4-H Renewable Energy Camp participants explore biofuel track, January 15, 2019
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Van Buren Voyagers 4-H Club, January 2, 2019
- 4-H global leadership: World Turtles and the Five Competencies for Youth Global Leaders, December 11, 2018
- Youth develop global leadership competencies through 4-H – Part 5, December 10, 2018
- Youth develop global leadership competencies through 4-H – Part 3, December 7, 2018
- Youth develop global leadership competencies through 4-H – Part 6, December 7, 2018
- Youth develop global leadership competencies through 4-H – Part 1, December 7, 2018
- Youth develop global leadership competencies through 4-H – Part 4, December 7, 2018
- Youth develop global leadership competencies through 4-H – Part 2, December 7, 2018
- Future Leaders Exchange Program celebrates its 25th anniversary, October 11, 2018
- 4-H around the world: Liberia – Part 2, September 18, 2018
- 4-H around the world: Liberia – Part 1, June 6, 2018
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Huron County, March 9, 2018
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Iosco County, February 16, 2018
- Inspirations from being a Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program local coordinator, February 9, 2018
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Isabella County, January 4, 2018
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Alpena County, December 22, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Muskegon County, December 22, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Mason County, December 8, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Alger County, November 30, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Hillsdale County, November 8, 2017
- The unexpected, interesting things you learn by hosting an international exchange student, October 30, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Marquette County, October 12, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Ionia County, September 26, 2017
- Michigan represented at 2017 4-H Global Network Summit, September 19, 2017
- 4-H around the world: Nepal — Part 2, September 12, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: St. Clair County, June 1, 2017
- 4-H around the world: Nepal – Part 1, May 10, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: St. Joseph County, April 10, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Grand Traverse County, February 13, 2017
- 4-H around the world: Finland, January 19, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Eaton County, January 18, 2017
- How do you show a tarantula?, January 13, 2017
- True 4-H science teen leaders: Allegan County, December 28, 2016
- Take a Christmas tree trek, December 27, 2016
- 4-H around the world: South Korea, December 19, 2016
- Michigan 4-H youth is a true leader in science with research in eating insects, December 5, 2016
- Michigan 4-H China Art Exchange has positive impact in 2016, August 19, 2016
- 4-H around the world: Trinidad and Tobago 4-H, July 14, 2016
- Honey bee challenge: 4-H global connection with Poland, July 13, 2016
- Science questions: Is dancing science?, May 13, 2016
- 4-H around the world: Costa Rica, April 4, 2016
- Science questions: Give a hoot about owls, April 1, 2016
- Michigan 4-H robotics workshop a success, March 23, 2016
- 4-H around the world: St. Croix, March 16, 2016
- Why is the cardinal pecking on my window?, February 4, 2016
- 4-H Science Part 1: Asking questions and discovering answers, January 29, 2016
- What is an underwater ROV?, December 30, 2015
- Why did my string of holiday lights go out?, December 15, 2015
- Pumpkin carving: The history of the jack-o’-lantern, October 8, 2015
- International academic school year exchange: Welcome preparations, July 20, 2015
- Soybeans: What can youth learn from them?, July 2, 2015
- Exploring nature: Kids being scientists, June 5, 2015
- International exchange student stages: Departure anxiety, May 5, 2015
- Birdwatching is a great way to spring into science, April 14, 2015
- International exchange student stages: Pre-departure anxiety, April 1, 2015
- 4-H international programming: Japanese Kado Labo Party, March 11, 2015
- Introducing robotics at a younger age: Creating future engineers, February 13, 2015
- Global citizenship education: The Chinese New Year, February 11, 2015
- Michigan 4-H receives the S4-H Outstanding Quality Program Award, February 2, 2015
- Introducing youth to engineering: Launching, January 28, 2015
- Teens gain positive results and memories after traveling to Japan, November 18, 2014
- Art science: Adding STEAM to your STEM programming, September 30, 2014
- Leadership styles Part 4: Servant, September 16, 2014
- Leadership styles Part 3: Laissez-faire, September 2, 2014
- Leadership styles Part 2: Democratic, August 26, 2014
- Leadership styles Part 1: Authoritarian leadership, June 17, 2014
- Michigan 4-H International Exchange opportunities: Part 2, March 26, 2014
- Michigan 4-H International Exchange opportunities: Part 1, March 24, 2014
- Icebreakers Part 4: studying a topic, February 24, 2014
- Icebreakers creating a safe environment - Part 2: Energizing, January 13, 2014
- Icebreakers creating a safe environment - part 1: Introduction, January 3, 2014
- Art science: Balancing an education, December 3, 2013
- Autumn fun science activities: Fall leaf colors, October 7, 2013
- Interstate Exchanges: Life skills youth develop, September 4, 2013
- International exchange programs: Preparing for the welcome, August 29, 2013
- Ice cream science: Learn some chemistry while cooling off, July 19, 2013
- Twenty-five years of global education: 4-H Michigan China Art Project, June 26, 2013
- Science education activities: Summer time, June 4, 2013
- Art science: The role of art and design in science, April 18, 2013
- Ubuntu: A South African philosophy that can inspire youth, April 2, 2013
- Global education: Building an interest in youth through new foods, March 24, 2013
- Robotics: What is it and how do I get started?, March 5, 2013
- Michigan 4-H Japanese Exchange Program: What is Labo?, February 19, 2013
- The science behind equine-assisted activities and therapeutic riding – Part 2, February 5, 2013
- Global education: Learning about the Chinese, their culture and language, January 22, 2013
- The science behind equine-assisted activities and therapeutic riding – Part I, January 16, 2013
- 4H in Africa: Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa, January 8, 2013
- The fun and education of robots for youth, December 31, 2012
- Exploring winter traditions globally and at home, December 11, 2012
- Communicating safely through conflict: Start with the heart, November 27, 2012
- Science education activities: Wintertime, November 20, 2012
- Exploring fall traditions and the true meaning of “Thanksgiving”, November 12, 2012
- Halloween is a fun opportunity for science educators, October 8, 2012
- Diversity through dance: Leadership skills through the arts, October 5, 2012
- The science in electricity: Science and global education for youth, September 18, 2012
- Diversity of greetings: Communicating and making that first impression positive, September 7, 2012
- Pet therapy: A community service with benefits for all involved, September 7, 2012
- Wet and Wild Leadership Camp: Teens gain leadership and science skills, August 23, 2012
- Time management for teens: Taking intermissions – Act III, August 15, 2012
- Teens gain positive qualities and memories after traveling to Poland, August 15, 2012
- Explore science principles with a homemade lava lamp, July 24, 2012
- Time management for teens: Understanding roles – Act II, June 6, 2012
- Time management for teens: Becoming “ringmasters” – Act I, May 8, 2012
- Associations further explore the benefits of horse-back riding in therapy, May 8, 2012
- 4-H is engaging youth in robotics, April 3, 2012
- Hosting an international student changes a family’s world view, February 23, 2012
Authored Documents
- Craft Around the World Series China: Michigan 4-H Children's Art Exchange, June 25, 2021
- Craft Around the World Series Australia/Oceania: Aboriginal Dot Painting, May 27, 2021
- Crafts Around the World Series North America: Mexico Huichol Picture Yarn Art, May 27, 2021
- Crafts Around the World Series Asia: Japanese Origami 4-H Clover, May 21, 2021
- Crafts Around the World Series Europe: Polish Wycinanki Traditional Cut-Paper, May 21, 2021
- Crafts Around the World Series Arctic Region of North America: Soap Carving, May 11, 2021
- Craft Around the World Series South America: Chile & Argentina Rain Sticks, May 11, 2021