Want to help Pennsylvania 4-H programs win a $10,000 STEM sponsorship?

According to the National 4-H Council, HughesNet, a national provider in broadband satellite equipment, is joining the council to try to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology engineering and mathematics, by hosting a $10,000 science sponsorship for the state with the highest participation rates. The campaign also aims "to help identify 4-H alumni and encourage their support for initiatives across the country."Pennsylvania, which is currently in the lead, needs your help and is asking that 4-H leaders, members, alumni and volunteers "raise their hand" for the state. Other states in the top five include Vermont, Nebraska, Alaska and South Carolina.To support Pennsylvania, visit

http://www.4-h.org/hughesnet and submit your name, email address and state you would like to support. Votes will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on May 1.The winning state will receive the money to put toward 4-H camp to support a "tech takeover day." The day will include one full day of STEM activities.Votes are counted based on the highest amount of raised hands per capita of 4-H participants, the contest rules state.The 4-H program is the nation's largest youth development organization, reaching more than 7 million children in urban, suburban and rural communities participating. Its goal is to engage youth in hands-on learning activities through a number of clubs in a variety of areas of interest.