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For the eleventh running year, Mercer County 4-H is partnering with scientists from Bristol Myers Squibb to engage Trenton area youth in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities to help spark an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The first session of the year took place on October 21st at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County office. During this session, the young learners discovered the molecules that help diapers absorb liquids and how those molecules are used in other applications. The participants also learned the effects water, oil, and alcohol molecules have on sugar by dissolving the coating off M&Ms.
All the activities were facilitated by a group of Bristol Myers Squibb volunteers who understand these youth are our next generation of scientists and want to help foster a STEM identity within them. Additional support is provided by our Mercer County 4-H STEM Ambassadors – teens from the Trenton area who love STEM and volunteer in the community. The program is a great way for our participants to identify whether STEM is a path they want to pursue while engaging with volunteer scientists and older peers. Science Saturdays bring the community together to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
The program continues into the spring, when the participants will showcase their experience to friends and family at our closing ceremony.