Ethan Meighen
What’s the News?
At West Virginia University,
4-H
programming has adapted to include robotics and similar activities that help
students be successful in STEM fields. A 4-H Lego robotics program guided Ethan
Meighen’s decision on a major and a career path. Meighen’s leadership skills he
learned through 4-H earned him the EQT Foundation’s West Virginia Students of
Excellence scholarship.
Quotes and Comments:
“My time in 4-H really
brought me out of my shell and taught me leadership and discipline—two things
that served me really well in the past, but it’s also helping me now as I
balance friendships, classes and student organizations. Being involved in 4-H
has helped me connect to so many people here at WVU.”
“Although I didn’t really know it at the time, that’s where I was introduced to biomedical engineering and it stuck. I learned how technology can help people live healthier lives and using a creation of our own to do so was captivating.” —Ethan Meighen, Harrison County
Resources:
Link to original story: West Virginia 4-H and the EQT Foundation enable WVU student to find academic success
Target Audience:
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Middle and high school students
- Parents
- Instructors
- Other colleges and universities
- STEM majors
-WVU-
ck/04/25/19
CONTACT: Zane Lacko
WVU Extension Service
304.293.8986; zlacko@mail.wvu.edu
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