4-H Powered STEM

Mission and Vision

Mission: 4-H Powered STEM ignites curiosity and cultivates innovation by delivering hands-on STEM education to youth across Missouri. Through the leadership of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development and its partners, we empower young learners in 4-H and K-12 schools with transformative, research-based curricula and programming that builds skills, sparks discovery, and prepares the next generation of STEM leaders.  

Vision: To provide access to all Missouri youth, regardless of their socioeconomic status, background, or geographic location, to high-quality STEM education.