SET Programs
4-H Youth Development programs uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world.
In 4-H we…
- Teach and encourage scientific explanation of the world.
- Build an understanding of science-- including how scientists think and collect scientific evidence.
- Provide ways for youth to participate in science – including tracking and reflecting on their own ideas about science.
Upcoming 4-H Events
| Event | Date | Location | Who should come? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Science: CSI | September 29, 2012 | Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences | grades 6-9 |
| Robots in the Ocean | November 17, 2012 | Institute of Marine & Coastal Sciences, Cook Campus | grades 6-9 |
| Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit 2012-13: Climate Change 101 |
December 6, 2012 | TBA | grades 8-12 |
| Food Science | February 9, 2013 | Food Science Building, Cook Campus | grades 6-9 |
| Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit 2012-13: From Ideas to Action |
March 21, 2013 | TBA | grades 8-12 |
Forensic Science: CSI
- Date: September 29, 2012
- Location: Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Experience a “CSI” crime scene here on our campus, including trace, blood pattern analysis, evidence collection, and fingerprinting. The program will be led by Dr. Mark Desire, Rutgers Professor and Assistant Director of Forensic Biology, Office of the Chield Medical Examiner.
Join us for this and more! Register today!
Robots in the Ocean
- Date: November 17, 2012
- Location: Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, Cook Campus
- Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Learn about how scientists use robots to monitor the ocean. Work with scientists to explore the connection between physics, engineering, and computer science. The program will include a look at underwater gliders and other ocean technologies.
Join us for this and more! Register today!
Food Science
- Date: February 9, 2013
- Location: Food Science Building, Cook Campus
- Time: 10 am - 2 pm
We all have to eat, however, most people don’t understand the science of food. Join us and explore food chemistry and safety. Graduate students and professors from the Food Science department will led hands-on activities.
Join us for this and more! Register today!
Climate & Environmental Change Teen Summit 2012-13
Climate change is a hot topic. Understanding climate change is a burning need. Students (grades 9-12) are invited to work with Rutgers University scientists to learn about climate change science and to develop community science projects that apply their knowledge of climate change issues in their local communities.
Student teams and their advisors will participate in a series of activities to enrich their understanding of climate change science. Teams of 5-8 students from each school will join together with graduate students and faculty on the Rutgers Cook Campus to discuss climate change research and gain exposure to career and research opportunities in climate change related sciences. As part of the summit, students will engage in planning and implementing climate change related service projects in their local communities.
Climate Change 101: December 6, 2012
What is climate change? How do we know it is happening? How will climate change affect us? What are the solutions? How will we do it?
Student delegates will work with Rutgers scientists to explore the science of climate change. The event will include tours of university laboratories, hands-on activities, and discussions with scientists. Together we will explore how to communicate and discuss climate change in your school community.
From Ideas to Action: March 21, 2013
Students will learn how Rutgers University is going green including a tour the University solar farm and Rutgers laboratories that are exploring how to make smart plants that can convert their own starches to fermentable sugars, necessary to create efficient biofuels. Students will present their plans of action and results and will be recognized for their work.
Participants will be provided with lunch and snacks on each day of the program. Each team will need to be accompanied by a school appointed adult advisor who will also mentor and guide the team in the implementation of their service project. Student teams will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis so sign up today.
Contact: Janice McDonnell at mcdonnel@marine.rutgers.edu for more information.
Join us for this and much more – Register today!