Geo4Mex 0 Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Among dozens of other projects and activities, 4-H'ers can participate in Engineering & Technology projects, including Aerospace, Robotics, Small Engines, and Geospatial. Each year the National 4-H holds a National Science Experiment. It just so happens that next year's experiment (October 2013) will focus on geospatial and geographic technology and the powerful use of GPS/GIS concepts and programs. Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2013 National Science Experiment 4-H National Youth Science Day (4-H NYSD) is a coordinated, nationwide effort to support the Cooperative Extension Systems focus on expanding science, engineering and technology programming for our nations youth. 4-H National Headquarters and National 4-H Council would like to invite Cooperative Extension System faculty and staff at all land-grant universities (LGU) to submit a letter of intent outlining an innovative experiment for youth to conduct during 4‑H NYSD 2013. The LGU and Cooperative Extension System that submits the winning application will receive a $20,000 award. Staff from the winning LGU will collaborate with staff from 4-H National Headquarters and National 4-H Council to provide subject matter leadership during the 2013 NYSD development phase (spring and summer of 2013). A variety of print, online and video materials will be created for the 4-H field to support their efforts in hosting NYSD events and in reaching youth, partners, funders and volunteers. 2013 Subject Area Focus: GPS/GIS In recent years, 4-H has seen an explosion of interest around Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). In an effort to highlight the highly relevant work of the land-grant university system, expose more youth to this cutting-edge subject area and highlight potential future career opportunities youth might have in this field, this years National Science Experiment will focus geospatial and geographic technology. Collaboration and Partnership Emphasis A key selection criterion will be that applicants work in collaboration with a public or private sector partner that can provide additional experience in education/science/design. This emphasis is intended to drive new local and national partnerships for 4-H and maximize the educational quality of the National Science Experiment. Partners might include a university science or engineering department (other than the department that houses Extension), a science museum, science center, a company in a related industry or an educational institution/organization. The goal is to drive more partner support for 4-H and engage new audiences in exciting 4-H work. Maybe you know someone at a land-grant university or someone at a public or private sector partner site that is interested in this RFP?? Letter of intent (LOI) due Friday, September 14, 2012 by 2:00 pm EST www.4-h.org/Programs/Science/National-Youth-Science-Day/2013_4-HNYSD_Experiment-RFP.dwn {edited by Mark Case, Education Forum Moderator to remove external links} Edited August 18, 2012 by markcase remove external links Quote Share this post Link to post
