College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Science & Technology Educational Organizations

Published on March 27, 2015
Science on a Stick – Support

Published on November 13, 2017
Building Science Literacy and Future STEM Professionals

Published on May 26, 2016
A summary of MSU Extension's 4-H science literacy programming in 2015.
Helping youth succeed in science – Part 5: Analyzing and interpreting data

Published on October 27, 2015
You can engage youth in data analysis and interpretation through conversations designed to help youth see patterns and connect their data so they gain insight into their world.
Michigan 4-Hers explored the ‘E’ in STEM at Exploration Days: Part 2

Published on August 4, 2016
Youth made a splash exploring engineering at the 2016 4-H Exploration Days.
Engaging girls in STEM programs

Published on June 12, 2017
Tips for volunteers, parents and youth development professionals on engaging female youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.
MSU Extension educator selected as Informal Science Educator of the Year for second consecutive year

Published on March 15, 2018
The MSTA recognized 4-H science educator Tracy D’Augustino as their 2018 honoree because of her unique and extraordinary accomplishments, active leadership, scholarship contributions and direct improvement of nonschool-based science education.
True 4-H science teen leaders: Grand Traverse County

Published on February 13, 2017
Grand Traverse County has a True 4-H Science Teen Leader in robotics.
Alcona County youth are writing computer code

Published on December 14, 2016
Youth in Alcona County are just a handful of youth across Michigan that participated in the Hour of Code.
What type of paper makes the best paper airplane?

Published on November 14, 2016
Explore with youth the engineering and science behind making paper airplanes by asking questions and discovering answers.
Do you think math is fun?

Published on March 10, 2017
Michigan State University Extension is helping youth evaluate the value of math.
True 4-H science teen leaders: St. Joseph County

Published on April 10, 2017
St. Joseph County has three True 4-H Science Teen Leaders in robotics.
Do youth need conflict resolution skills? Part 5: Common ground and viewpoint

Published on February 2, 2017
Help youth with resolving conflict by teaching them to seek answers through clarifying questions.
Do youth need conflict resolution skills? Part 4: Be aware and acknowledge

Published on December 22, 2016
Help youth learn to communicate by teaching them to watch assumptions and defensiveness.
New Michigan 4-H Science Expo offers future scientists a chance to showcase their skills

Published on June 29, 2017
A new Michigan 4-H event will provide youth ages 9 to 19 with an opportunity to demonstrate and grow their passion for science through a variety of science-related contests and challenges.
Michigan 4-Hers explored the 'E' in STEM at Exploration Days: Part 1

Published on August 1, 2016
Youth explored the engineering design process at Michigan State University during the 2016 4-H Exploration Days.
STEAM in Action: Rolling through coasters

Published on May 19, 2016
Turning one-time use roller coaster kits into a design-based, long-lasting project.
Helping youth succeed in science – Part 8: Engaging in argument from evidence

Published on November 3, 2016
Help youth move from “learning” to applying new knowledge.
Helping youth succeed in science – Part 7: Constructing explanations and designing solutions

Published on January 21, 2016
Encourage youth to construct explanations and design solutions while engaged in activities to explore their world.
Anybody can teach science: Does ear shape affect ability to hear?

Published on December 28, 2016
Teach science with tape and paper—it’s that easy!