Students Become Scientists For The Day Hoosier students are
taking part in the fifth annual 4-h National Youth Science Day.
(October 10th) The event seeks to spark an early youth interest
in science and future science careers. Participants in the 'Eco-
Bot challenge' must program a robot to clean up a simulated
environmental spill in their community using a toothbrush.
Through the One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas
campaign, 4 H has undertaken a bold goal of engaging one million
additional young people in science, engineering and technology
programming by 2013. "Our nation is falling behind other
countries in the fields of science, technology, engineering and
math," said Donald T. Floyd, Jr., president and CEO of National
4-H Council. "However, participation in high-quality positive
youth development programs like 4-H NYSD offers youth and adults
the opportunity to engage in scientific exploration and work
together to build the next generation of our nation's
scientists, engineers and mathematic