The Nebraska 4-H science, technology, engineering and math programs, often called STEM, offer life-changing opportunities for youth. 4-H members practice life skills, such as problem-solving, cooperation, planning, and organizing. The focus of the Nebraska 4-H science, engineering, and technology programs is the total development of the young person. The contests and related activities are utilized as a vehicle for human growth and development. The programs aim to develop confident, competent, caring individuals who have good character and are connected to their communities.
To learn more about 4-H science, engineering, and technology events and activities in your community, contact your local Extension office.
STEM Program Resources
4-H STEM OPPORTUNITIES
FIRST Robotics
FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16 through fun, exciting, hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together. Our three division inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and designs skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.
FIRST Robotics
4-H STEM Challenge
Since 2008, 4‑H STEM Challenge, formerly known as 4‑H National Youth Science Day (NYSD), has been the premier national rallying event for year-round 4‑H science programming, bringing together youth, volunteers and educators from all over the country to complete hands-on STEM activities.
4-H STEM ChallengeSTEMentors StartNStop eLearning Video Program
STEMentors StartNStop eLearning Video Program provides afterschool programs with high-quality educational experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). These STEM-related experiences are delivered by playing an on-demand video that is hosted by STEMentors, who are students at the University of Nebraska. A frontline instructor at the afterschool site helps lead the activities.
STEMentors StartNStop eLearning Video Program
Data Driven
Data Driven is a full-day, dynamic event that will engage youth in a world of endless possibilities in data science and literacy. This competition-based event will be focused on high-school-aged youth, with opportunities for both team and individual prizes and recognitions.
Data Driven
State 4-H Robotics Showcase
Hosted at the Nebraska State Fair, the 4-H Robotics Showcase is an opportunity for youth to showcase their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) talents by presenting their robot's design and programming skills to judges and members of the public. All youth participants have the ability to interact with the judges and run the programs on the robot exhibit.
State 4-H Robotics ShowcaseRobotics Expansion Event
The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Information Series is a resource for 4-H members, leaders, and parents to gain knowledge in various livestock-related topic areas. Each session, a new topic is covered with experts joining to share their experience and expertise. Extended learning opportunities and supporting documents are also available for each topic.
Robotics Expansion Event
State 4-H Premier Science Award
The Premier Science Award recognizes static exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair that incorporate or demonstrate concepts from the areas of 4-H Science (science, technology, engineering, or applied math). Exhibits in all curriculum areas are eligible, but youth must submit an application to have their exhibits considered for this award.
State 4-H Premier Science Award