S.M.I.L.E.

OSU’s SMILE (Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences) Program collaborates with 15 school districts and charter school partners in Oregon to increase the number of historically underrepresented minority, low-income, and other educationally under-served students who graduate from high school prepared to go on to college and pursue careers in math, science, engineering, health professions, and teaching. More than 700 students and 60 teachers in 38 schools across the state participated in SMILE last year. The program functions as a pipeline that takes students from 4th to 12th grade and on to post-secondary education in STEM programs and careers.

SMILE provides a comprehensive program of science and math enrichment and college readiness through weekly after-school clubs, field trips, on-campus college-connection challenge activities, a bridge-to-college summer program for SMILE graduates entering OSU, and professional development for classroom teachers serving as SMILE Club advisors. (https://smile.oregonstate.edu/)

Contacts:

Debra Barnes & Nicole Scheidler (4th/5th),

Casey Johnson (MS) and Korey Cimock (HS)

HS Registration Link SMILE

MS Registration Link SMILE

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