{"id":4249,"date":"2023-09-27T22:27:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T02:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/smile\/?page_id=4249"},"modified":"2025-10-02T09:52:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:52:03","slug":"4249-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/smile\/","title":{"rendered":"The Smile Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The SMILE Program\n<\/h1>

We aim to increase the number of Rhode Island students<\/strong>
who graduate high school well-prepared to enter<\/strong>
higher education and pursue careers in <\/strong>
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SMILE is a statewide after-school STEM program, for 4th-12th graders, <\/strong>
focusing on creative problem-solving and promoting higher education. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative offers professional development for Rhode Island teachers <\/strong>
and <\/strong>hosts annual community events like Family Science Nights. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students are also granted the opportunity to collaborate with <\/strong>
University of Rhode Island mentors on annual projects and <\/strong>
contribute to community stewardship efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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