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The following describes an innovation. Region: 1890 |
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Main contact information for this innovation: Roaslind Dale Main contact job title / position: Interim 4-H/FCS Program Leader NC A&T Extension Administration Main contact number: (336) 258 4668 Main contact email address: rdale@ncat.edu |
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Innovation name: SNAP ED Program Brief description of innovation as provided in online survey: We will be receiving funding directly at A&T versus having to go through our university and how are we going to incorporate this program into the speed way to healthy program . |
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The following describes an innovative person. Region: 1890 |
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Contact information for this innovator: Dr. Claudette Smith Contact number: 336-285-4695 Email address: clsmith@ncat.edu |
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Brief description of innovator as provided in online survey: Project: Speed Way To Healthy - A walk through learning environment representing the human body. For students kindergarten through 5th grade. To improve the eating and health behavior of NC youth. 11 pit stops provide interactive learning on nutrition and health. 30 feet wide, 38.5 feet in length and 8 feet high. Also, a writtten classroom guide to enhance the learning experience. Exhibit based on NC racing theme. |
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The following describes an innovation. Region: 1890 |
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Main contact information for this innovation: Dr. Misty Blue-Terry Main contact job title / position: 4-H STEM Specialist Main contact number: 336-285-4694 Main contact email address: mablue@ncat.edu |
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Innovation name: 4-H Robotics Program Brief description of innovation as provided in online survey: 4-H Robotics provides youth from ages 5 - 18 the opportunity to learn various life skills in a STEM environment. The program utilizes Lego Mindstorms NXT, EV3 and WeDo robotics as a platform to teach critical thinking, team work, and logic based programming. The program also utilizes the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum to teach basic robotics related concepts. |
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The following describes an innovation. |
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Main contact information for this innovation: Dr. Misty Blue-Terry Main contact job title / position: 4-H STEM Specialist Main contact number: 336-285-4694 Main contact email address: mablue@ncat.edu |
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Innovation name: 4-H Work Readiness for STEM careers Brief description of innovation as provided in online survey: The 4-H Work Readiness for STEM careers program is a new program that assists middle school aged youth to learn about the workforce and STEM careers. The program has a heavy focus on soft skills and the "unspoken" rules of work. In the program youth complete a total of five educational modules (Building your Brand, Communication, Conflict Management, Customer Interaction, and Handling Time and Responsibility) before transitioning to a volunteer or community service role in their communities. |
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The following describes an innovation. Region: 1890 |
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Main contact information for this innovation: Lonnette Marsh Main contact job title / position: Interim Central Regional Coordinator Main contact number: 336-285-4692 Main contact email address: klmarsh2@ncat.edu |
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Innovation name: Cooperative Extension Summer Internship Program Brief description of innovation as provided in online survey: The Cooperative Extension Program developed and implemented an eight-week summer internship program for rising sophmores, juniors, and seniors interested in Cooperative Extension careers. The purpose of the internship program are: (a) provide college students with an opportunity to connect theory with practice, (b) assist agents in expanding their local outreach, and (c) to serve as a recruitment strategy for future Extension professionals |
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The following describes an innovation. Region: 1890 |
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Main contact information for this innovation: Dr. Sanjun Gu Main contact job title / position: Horticulture Specialist Main contact number: 336-285-4954 Main contact email address: sgu@ncat.edu |
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Innovation name: Season Extension Brief description of innovation as provided in online survey: This project helps farmers to adopt plasticulture, high tunnels, greenhouses and cold frames as alternative enterprises. By improving small farmers net income, small-scale and limited-resource producers are able to sustain their farms financially and enviromentally by adopting alternative enterprises, agribusiness and marketing strategies, and best management practices. |