ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H invites alumni to take part in a national contest to help it win a $10,000 “Innovation Incubator” science sponsorship.

The contest is part of the 4-H GROWN Alumni Campaign, sponsored by the National 4-H Council and HughesNet. The goal is to share hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning experiences with youth in small communities across the country.

Maine 4-H alums are asked to “check in” at www.4-H.org/4HGROWN, tag friends and cast votes.

If UMaine Extension 4-H wins, the $10,000 sponsorship will provide for STEM activities that encourage youth to design innovative science solutions for real community challenges.

The contest ends Monday, March 16.

For more information, visit extension.umaine.edu/4h or call 581-3188.