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lthough the United States is currently the world’s economic and military leader, we are at a critical juncture. We must adapt to meet the evolving economic and national security landscape of the 21st century.
At the core of the challenge is our nation’s proficiency in science, engineering and technology. Too many young Americans do not have the science, engineering, and technology career skills necessary to succeed, and meet our country’s needs of the future.
Only 18 percent of high school seniors are considered proficient in science, according to one national report, and a brochure published by the Deschutes County Oregon State University Extension Service states that 5 percent of college undergraduates earn degrees in science and engineering.
The 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology program is the national priority of the 4-H Youth development program, and its activities reach 5.9 million youth through hands-on learning experiences that foster exploration, discovery and passion for the sciences. On Dec. 13, Douglas County hosted one of 20 First Lego League Qualifying Lego Robotics Tournaments held in the state. In Oregon, more than 370 teams compete at these tournaments for a chance to advance and compete in this international event.
The competition consists of a robotics competition and a team challenge. Participants are judged on teamwork, robot design, robot programming, research project presentation, and scores from robotics mission competition rounds.
The Douglas County 4-H program sponsored 4 teams that competed in this tournament, all of which were recognized with awards.
The Knights of the Triple C (Glide) qualified for state competition by winning the Champion Runner Up trophy. The Thunderstorms (Roseburg) won the Young Team award and also earned an opportunity to compete at the state level.
Both the Megabuilders (Roseburg), and the Lightening Wires (Glide), were awarded honorable mention trophies. The teams focused their efforts on research and presented on this year’s theme of “Climate Control.” Their topics included mudslides, flooding, and alternative energy sources for river irrigation. Linda Koontz, club leader of the Lightening Wires, said her favorite part of the event was “seeing (my) team working together to do the project and present.”
Although Tanner Strong of the Megabuilders said his favorite part of the experience was simply “having fun,” we can feel confident for the future of today’s youth.
These youth are learning and understanding tools such as GPS, climate control and sources of energy that can not only help our county remain leaders, but also help our nation thrive in these areas to improve the quality of life for the future. This opportunity is available to youth as young as 6, preparing and teaching them about science, engineering and technology.
To learn more about Lego Robotics and the 4-H organization, please contact Megan Ruhn at the Oregon State University Extension Office at 672-4461 or by email at megan.ruhn@oregonstate.edu.
At the core of the challenge is our nation’s proficiency in science, engineering and technology. Too many young Americans do not have the science, engineering, and technology career skills necessary to succeed, and meet our country’s needs of the future.
Only 18 percent of high school seniors are considered proficient in science, according to one national report, and a brochure published by the Deschutes County Oregon State University Extension Service states that 5 percent of college undergraduates earn degrees in science and engineering.
The 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology program is the national priority of the 4-H Youth development program, and its activities reach 5.9 million youth through hands-on learning experiences that foster exploration, discovery and passion for the sciences. On Dec. 13, Douglas County hosted one of 20 First Lego League Qualifying Lego Robotics Tournaments held in the state. In Oregon, more than 370 teams compete at these tournaments for a chance to advance and compete in this international event.
The competition consists of a robotics competition and a team challenge. Participants are judged on teamwork, robot design, robot programming, research project presentation, and scores from robotics mission competition rounds.
The Douglas County 4-H program sponsored 4 teams that competed in this tournament, all of which were recognized with awards.
The Knights of the Triple C (Glide) qualified for state competition by winning the Champion Runner Up trophy. The Thunderstorms (Roseburg) won the Young Team award and also earned an opportunity to compete at the state level.
Both the Megabuilders (Roseburg), and the Lightening Wires (Glide), were awarded honorable mention trophies. The teams focused their efforts on research and presented on this year’s theme of “Climate Control.” Their topics included mudslides, flooding, and alternative energy sources for river irrigation. Linda Koontz, club leader of the Lightening Wires, said her favorite part of the event was “seeing (my) team working together to do the project and present.”
Although Tanner Strong of the Megabuilders said his favorite part of the experience was simply “having fun,” we can feel confident for the future of today’s youth.
These youth are learning and understanding tools such as GPS, climate control and sources of energy that can not only help our county remain leaders, but also help our nation thrive in these areas to improve the quality of life for the future. This opportunity is available to youth as young as 6, preparing and teaching them about science, engineering and technology.
To learn more about Lego Robotics and the 4-H organization, please contact Megan Ruhn at the Oregon State University Extension Office at 672-4461 or by email at megan.ruhn@oregonstate.edu.
