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  • STEM Education
  • Nutrition Science
  • Youth Development

Background:

  • Public libraries in rural areas face challenges in providing accessible STEM education.
  • Hands-on, nutrition-based programs can engage youth in science learning outside traditional school settings.
  • A pilot program was developed to address these needs in rural Appalachian Mississippi.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine perceived science learning and attitudes among youth participating in a nutrition-based STEM backpack program.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a hands-on STEM program delivered via drive-through distribution.
  • To assess youth perceptions of libraries as science information and activity hubs.

Main Methods:

  • A four-lesson, hands-on, nutrition-based STEM education backpack program was implemented for K-8 students in rural Mississippi.
  • The program utilized a constructivist theoretical framework and was distributed via drive-through.
  • Evaluation used postage-paid postcards, yielding a 23% response rate from 100 participants.

Main Results:

  • 94.2% of participants reported learning about science, and 94.3% enjoyed the activity.
  • Liking the science activity strongly correlated with recommending it (Tau-b=0.792, p<.001).
  • Over 85% perceived the library as a "good place to find science information and activities" pre- and post-program.

Conclusions:

  • Hands-on, nutrition-based STEM education positively impacts perceived science learning and attitudes in youth.
  • Public libraries are effective venues for delivering STEM education, enhancing science literacy and career interest.
  • Further development and implementation of such programs in Mississippi libraries are warranted.