Tag: STEAM

Full steam ahead: Warm vapor and a low-dose herbicide control harmful citrus weed

by Brad Buck

December 19, 2023

Weeds have the potential to reduce Florida’s citrus crop by up to 30% annually. They compete with citrus trees for resources like water, light and nutrients, which can significantly reduce yield and fruit quality. Goat weed, a native perennial, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Citrus, Goat Weed, Herbicide, Horticultural Sciences, Paraquat, Ramdas Kanissery, Southwest Florida Research And Education Center, STEAM, Yiannis Ampatzidis

Why we need STEM education

by molson

June 4, 2019

STEM is the new buzzword, well actually its acronym, but nevertheless I am sure you have heard this word in the news and thought to yourself, “what is this STEM thing, and what is the big deal?” STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, STEAM, STEM, Youth

Elf-periment: Science Fun with an Elf

by Ashley H.K. Gill

December 15, 2017

Tis the Season for family and holiday traditions. It’s also the time when Santa sends his little helpers out to watch for good little boys and girls. If you are one of the many families that participate in Elf of the Shelf tradition then you ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, ELF, HC4H, Holiday, Science, STEAM, STEM, Youth Development

STEM+Agriculture and 4-H!

by Anne Elise Creamer

July 11, 2017

What is “STEAM”? Science, technology, engineering, agriculture (or art!), and math! It is important that youth have opportunities to engage in these fields, as they instill critical thinking, curiosity, global engagement, and the confidence ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, STEAM, STEM, Youth

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