Description:

Earners of the University of Maine System (UMS) 4-H STEM Ambassadors Micro-Credential play a vital role in engaging Maine youth with fun, hands-on, and relevant Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning experiences. 4-H STEM Ambassadors are skilled in leading science/engineering activities, in communicating with adult partners and youth participants, and in developing safe learning environments. Learners:

  • complete core training in Positive Youth Development, Experiential Learning, and Risk Management and apply their learning in a real-world setting.
  • exhibit leadership within their continued role as 4-H STEM Ambassadors or as a senior member of a team.
  • develop skills in collaboration, resilience, independence, written communication, and self-awareness through reflection.
  • develop competence in facilitating STEM activities with youth.
  • earn at least one Education Design Lab 21st Century Skills micro-badge.

Evidence is verified and assessed, using rubrics and performance feedback, by authorized UMS faculty/staff to ensure quality standards are met.

Who is eligible to register?

UMS students

What is the cost to the learner?

There are no required costs to learners, although they may choose pathways that include course fees or other expenses.

What is the delivery mode?

There are multiple pathways to meet the earning criteria, including volunteering as a 4-H STEM Ambassador or who completing the University of Maine service-learning course LAS395. 4-H STEM Ambassador recruitment and training occur each September and January. 

Who can I contact to answer my questions?

Contact Greg Kranich, 4-H Science Professional/Extension Professional, or
Sarah Sparks, 4-H Youth Development Professional (email: 4-HScience@maine.edu)

Where can I find additional information?

Visit the 4-H STEM Ambassadors webpage (External Site)

Mapped Education Design Lab Badges:

Collaboration: Education Design Lab issued by University of Maine System

Collaboration
(External Site)

Resilience: Education Design Lab issued by University of Maine System

Resilience
(External Site)

View each level in the badging platform:

Link to 4-H STEM Ambassador Level 1 Badge (External Site)

4-H STEM Ambassadors Level 1 (External Site)

Link to 4-H STEM Ambassador Level 2 Badge (External Site)

4-H STEM Ambassadors Level 2 (External Site)

Link to 4-H STEM Ambassador Level 3 Badge (External Site)

4-H STEM Ambassadors Level 3 (External Site)

Link to 4-H STEM Ambassador Micro-crediential (External Site)

4-H STEM Ambassadors Micro-Credential (External Site)

Visit the Micro-Credential Pathway for 4-H STEM Ambassadors (External Site)

View full list of Micro-Credentials 

Last Update: 1/2/25