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TechXcite

August 15, 2007 - July 31, 2013 | Public Programs
This project will develop a new 4-H Afterschool curriculum called Discovering Technology to be implemented in 7 states potentially reaching 5000 middle school youths and 250 4-H leaders annually. The program would encourage youth in both rural and urban settings to pursue careers in engineering and technology. The project is a partnership of the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University, the National 4-H Council/4-H Afterschool, North Carolina 4-H and the National Science & Technology Education Partnership (NSTEP).

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 0638970
Funding Amount: 2424099

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Gary Ybarra
    Principal Investigator
    Duke University
  • Paul Klenk
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Duke University
  • Glenda Kelly
    Former Co-Principal Investigator
    Duke University
  • Discipline: Engineering | Technology
    Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Rural | Urban

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