U.S. Cellular Celebrates 4-H’s Ninth Annual National Youth Science Day

U.S. Cellular leaders and associates join 4-H students in youth-led
science experiments

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For the second consecutive year, U.S. Cellular is joining the National
4-H Council to celebrate its annual National Youth Science Day (NYSD).
As part of its commitment to advancing science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) education, U.S. Cellular will support local 4-H
members at 10 events throughout the company’s markets this fall. The
students will participate in the NYSD experiment, Drone Discovery,
and learn about STEM careers from U.S. Cellular leaders and associates.

“We are proud to work with the National 4-H Council to bring experiences
such as National Youth Science Day to local 4-H youth,” said Deirdre
Drake, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at U.S.
Cellular. “This is a great opportunity to help kids discover the
excitement of a career in STEM and show them the significance of its
applications in daily life.”

4-H NYSD, in its ninth year, is the world’s largest youth-led STEM
challenge. It is an interactive learning experience that engages
thousands of kids in 4-H clubs across the country. This year’s
experiment explores the design, operation and purpose of drones in the
real world. The three-part challenge allows youth to explore concepts
such as flight dynamics, drone safety, drone operation and
payload/remote sensing. In addition to the 10 local events, U.S.
Cellular will also join 4-H at their flagship event in Washington, D.C.,
on Oct. 5, where hundreds of youth will conduct the experiment together.

“4-H National Youth Science Day is all about getting kids excited about
STEM. And right now, there’s not a more exciting topic out there than
drone technology,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National
4-H Council. “By collaborating with companies like U.S. Cellular, we can
spark early interest in STEM topics and lay the foundations for
long-term interest in STEM careers.”

U.S. Cellular has a longstanding commitment to the community and
education. The company has contributed more than $9.6 million to local
educational programming since 2009.

For more information on U.S. Cellular’s community involvement, visit www.uscellular.com/communityinvolvement.

About U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the
United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading
innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The
Chicago-based carrier has a strong line-up of cutting-edge devices that
are all backed by a high-quality network in big and small cities and
rural communities, and currently, 99 percent of customers have access to
4G LTE speeds. U.S. Cellular was named a J.D. Power and Associates
Customer Champion in 2014 for the third time in four years. To learn
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About 4-H

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows
confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for
career tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly six million young people
across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills.
4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative
Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the
U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000
local Extension offices. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent
programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The
research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times
more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to
make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active;
and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4-H at www.4-H.org,
find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4-H and
on Twitter at www.twitter.com/4H.

Contacts

U.S. Cellular
Katie Frey, 773-355-3275
Katie.frey@uscellular.com