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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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