The University of Idaho received a $748,965 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (AFRI program, CFDA 10.310) to implement the Idaho Drone League for 4-H Leadership (iDrone 4-H) program. The goal of this 3-year initiative is to empower Idaho 4-H youth, particularly those in rural areas, to pursue STEM careers through an innovative hybrid curriculum of online training and hands-on drone-building workshops. The program aims to increase participants' STEM knowledge, improve their attitudes toward STEM, and boost their motivation and self-confidence in STEM leadership. The University will recruit approximately 450 students across Idaho, with 15-20 seats reserved for those without reliable internet access, to ultimately enhance the nation's STEM competitiveness.
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