On October 7, 2009 youth in three Steuben county schools, Jasper-Troupsburg Central School, Bradford Central School and Erwin Valley Elementary Pathways Kids Adventure Club joined hundreds of thousands of young people across the nation to simultaneously create biofuel. As part of 4-H National Youth Science DayTM, youth conducted Biofuel Blast, the 2009 National Science Experiment.

Biofuel Blast taught youth how cellulose and sugars in plants – such
as corn, switchgrass, sorghum and algae – can be converted into fuel and
how these alternative energies can be used in their own communities.

To combat a national shortage of young people pursuing science college majors and careers, 4-H National Youth Science DayTM will sparked an early youth interest in science education. More than five million youth across the nation take part in 4-H science, engineering and technology year-long programming. Through the One Million New Scientists, One Million New IdeasTM campaign, 4-H has undertaken a bold goal to engage one million new young people in science, engineering and technology programs by the year 2013.

For more information on 2010 4-H National Youth Science Day or any other 4-H programs, call 607-664-2300.