Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences

(The S.M.I.L.E. Program)

A pre-college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) academic after-school program for underrepresented students in grades 4th-12th.

Field Trip to GSO!

May 14 & 15, 2012 - High School SMILE students took a field trip to the Graduate School of Oceanography. They tested their ROVs in Narragansett Bay, captured phytoplankton, collected water samples to do bacterial counts, and used a YSI device to collect water data. Science in the real world! Thank you to the volunteers from EPSCoR, GSO, and the Dep't of Health for your expertise!

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Central Falls High School SMILE Students Plant a Rain Garden!

May 8, 2012 - CFHS SMILE students planted a rain garden at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Charles Street in Central Falls as part of their Watershed Stewardship Project and the city's Chocolate Mill Overlook project (http://www.chocolatemilloverlook.com/). Nice job guys!

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Elementary Outdoor Science Adventure!

April 27-29, 2012 - This event to remember for all involved - it is life-changing for SMILE students and college students alike. URI students spend a semester planning and preparing for making the EOSA a meaningful and powerful weekend for the 4th and 5th grade SMILE students. They plan environmental field studies and think about ways to build self-esteem and confidence in these incredible young people and encourage them to continue with SMILE through 12th grade and to attend higher education. Most importantly, their love for learning and spirit of fun and adventure is fostered. It was a huge success.

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Middle School Engineering Challenge Weekend!

March 30-31, 2012 - This year, middle school students designed, built, and tested Magnetically Levitated Trains and Hydraulic Cranes! All teams were successful!

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High School Engineering Challenge Weekend!

March 2-3, 2012 - This year, high school students designed, built, and tested Remotely Operated Vehicles to "Save the Lobster!"

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EOSA Videos!

March 28, 2012 - This year, URI mentors who will be teaching SMILE elementary students at Alton Jones this Spring put together videos for the students!