U.S. Cellular Celebrates 4-H’s Ninth Annual National Youth Science Day
September 27 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
U.S. Cellular leaders and associates join 4-H
students in youth-led science experiments
For the second consecutive year, U.S. Cellular is joining the
National 4-H Council to celebrate its annual National Youth Science
Day (NYSD). As part of its commitment to advancing science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, U.S.
Cellular will support local 4-H members at 10 events throughout the
company’s markets this fall. The students will participate in the
NYSD experiment, Drone Discovery, and learn about STEM careers from
U.S. Cellular leaders and associates.
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“We are proud to work with the National 4-H Council to bring
experiences such as National Youth Science Day to local 4-H youth,”
said Deirdre Drake, senior vice president and chief human resources
officer at U.S. Cellular. “This is a great opportunity to help kids
discover the excitement of a career in STEM and show them the
significance of its applications in daily life.”
4-H NYSD, in its ninth year, is the world’s largest youth-led
STEM challenge. It is an interactive learning experience that
engages thousands of kids in 4-H clubs across the country. This
year’s experiment explores the design, operation and purpose of
drones in the real world. The three-part challenge allows youth to
explore concepts such as flight dynamics, drone safety, drone
operation and payload/remote sensing. In addition to the 10 local
events, U.S. Cellular will also join 4-H at their flagship event in
Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5, where hundreds of youth will conduct
the experiment together.
“4-H National Youth Science Day is all about getting kids
excited about STEM. And right now, there’s not a more exciting
topic out there than drone technology,” said Jennifer Sirangelo,
president and CEO, National 4-H Council. “By collaborating with
companies like U.S. Cellular, we can spark early interest in STEM
topics and lay the foundations for long-term interest in STEM
careers.”
U.S. Cellular has a longstanding commitment to the community and
education. The company has contributed more than $9.6 million to
local educational programming since 2009.
For more information on U.S. Cellular’s community involvement,
visit www.uscellular.com/communityinvolvement.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier
in the United States, providing national network coverage and
industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer
experience. The Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of
cutting-edge devices that are all backed by a high-quality network
in big and small cities and rural communities, and currently, 99
percent of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds. U.S. Cellular
was named a J.D. Power and Associates Customer Champion in 2014 for
the third time in four years. To learn more about U.S. Cellular,
visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com. To get the latest
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About 4-H
4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows
confident young people who are empowered for life today and
prepared for career tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly six
million young people across the U.S. through experiences that
develop critical life skills. 4-H is the youth development program
of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves
every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public
universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally,
4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million
youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4-H experience grows
young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their
communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two
times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely
to participate in STEM programs.
Learn more about 4-H at www.4-H.org, find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/4H.
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