Youths throughout West Virginia and the nation will have an opportunity to learn about computer science and coding through hands-on experience as part of the 2018 4-H and Google National Youth Science Day challenge. This year’s theme, “Code Your World,” was developed by West Virginia University Extension Service and Google, and includes a four-part challenge for kids ages 8-14 to apply computer science to the world around them.
“We are thrilled that our program was chosen for the 2018 challenge. And, we are equally excited that this challenge complements our STEM programming that we have been working hard to bring to youths throughout the state to help move West Virginia forward,” said Jennifer Robertson-Honecker, assistant professor and STEM specialist, WVU Extension Service.
More than 400 challenge kits were purchased/distributed by WVU and WVU Extension to elementary and middle schools throughout the state, as well as to all 55 WVU Extension county offices, to support STEM initiatives and provide broader access to this program. NYSD challenges will take place throughout the month of October.