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.
“The best part of the Elementary Outdoor Science Adventure was being able to learn hands on about nature. I liked that because I got to see everything up close.” -West Warwick Elementary Student
Mission
S.M.I.L.E. aims to increase the numbers of underrepresented, minority, and low-income students who will graduate from high school well prepared to enter and graduate from college and pursue careers related to science and math.
Constituents (the people who make up the program and make it successful)
4th-12th grade students from RI public schools
There is no monetary cost to students to be in the program. Students must be working at or above grade level, maintain Cs or better in all classes, have
good school attendance and behavior in order to stay in the program. Please
refer to the "Philosophy" tab for more details. Eligible students:
- Eligible for free/reduced lunch
- Female
- Minority
- Previously in SMILE
- ESL
- Strong Science Interest
Teachers will give priority to the students who fit the above criteria. If 20 openings are not
filled, anyone can join on a first-come, first serve basis.
School district administrators
Teachers
URI students
URI resource faculty
Corporate sponsors
Contact Information
The SMILE Program
University of Rhode Island
305 Memorial Union
Kingston, RI 02881
p. 401.874.2036
f. 401.874.2620
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