Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR

October 21, 2014

Who are we?

Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR offers a wealth of outreach and educational opportunities across the entire student spectrum, from elementary school through higher education, with a vast network of expertise and facilities available throughout the Ocean State.

We work with K-12 educators to provide opportunities that align with the classroom curriculum, incorporate the Grade Span Expectations and engage students with relevant, meaningful experiences in individual classrooms, on college campuses and at related businesses and industries. When possible, the outreach events provide campus tours and admissions information at any of the nine RI NSF EPSCoR partner institutions.

Our relationships with K-12 educators set the stage for undergraduate and graduate students to gain meaningful experience in providing outreach, particularly to middle and high school students from urban centers with the highest need for exposure to educational and career opportunities in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

What we offer

STEAMsource: A list of schools, agencies, organizations, businesses and industries looking to fulfill needs and provide resources.

Connecting partners & programs: RI NSF EPSCoR comprises nine institutions of higher education in the Ocean State. Additionally, there are state and federal agencies and business and industry organizations working to help develop educational and career opportunities in the STEM fields.

Educational & outreach opportunities: In the K-12 classroom, the college lab or out in the field, our programs contain multiple entry points for involvement. We offer relevant, experiential learning that engages young students and builds on classroom teaching. We connect undergraduate and graduate students with the chance to share their knowledge and educational journeys while giving back to those following in their footsteps. We partner with individuals, organizations, business and industry in RI communities to leverage relationships and broaden the STEM pipeline.

Key needs

  • K-12 educators and schools looking for STEAM outreach opportunities in the classroom and out in the field
  • Undergraduate and graduate students seeking opportunities to share their knowledge and educational journeys with K-12 students
  • Partners in education, business and industry wanting to get involved in efforts to broaden the STEAM pipeline

Contact

Tim Pelletier, RI NSF EPSCoR education, outreach and diversity coordinator, oversees all aspects of programming, from developing relationships with schools and educators to planning and organizing Hands-on Science Experiences, including alignment with curriculum and arranging for transportation.