1. email smileprogram@oregonstate.edu phone 541-737-0534
The SMILE Program Science and Math Investigative Learning Experience Envision, Believe, Succeed
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Hello, Welcome to our SMILE Family Math and Science Night. The SMILE Program is a a partnership between Oregon State University and school districts across Oregon, including ours.

2. What is SMILE?
Science and Math Investigative Learning Experience (SMILE)
An after-school science and math club for students in grades 4-12
An enrichment program for students from groups historically underrepresented in math, science, and engineering.
A fun and supportive place for students to get encouragement to stay in school and attend college.
The SMILE Program is an after-school science, math, and engineering enrichment club lead by teachers in each SMILE community. SMILE works with students from backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in careers in science, math, engineering, teaching, and the health professions. Along with providing fun hands-on science and math activities, SMILE also sends positive messages about staying in school and going to college. In SMILE clubs students do fun activities, go on field trips, and learn about career opportunities.
Mission: to increase underrepresented students’ success in STEM degree programs and careers, and to deliver high-quality teacher professional development.

3. Where is SMILE? 18 communities and 39 clubs
There are currently 18 communities that have SMILE in at least one of their schools. In most communities, SMILE is in the elementary, middle, and high schools so that student can stay in SMILE for as many as 9 years, and some students do!
18 communities and 39 clubs

4. Who are SMILE students? 707 students (HS 202, MS 322, ES 183) 44%
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SMILE students come from many different backgrounds. 44% of SMILE students are hispanic, 32% are white from low income or first generation to college families, 11% multiracial, and 10% Native American/Alaska native. The other 3% is unknown.
More than 50% of students are female.
707 students (HS 202, MS 322, ES 183)
58% female,
66% low-income,
81% first generation to college

5. SMILE Student Impact Increased High School graduation
100% of SMILE seniors graduated in 2016
Increased college-going rates:
The longer a student is in SMILE the more likely they will go to college
We are proud of the fact that students involved in The SMILE Program graduate from high school at a higher rate than the general Oregon population. Our data tells us that the longer a student is in SMILE the more likely they will go to college.

6. SMILE Steps to College COLLEGE High School Graduates
Weekly Meetings
Field Trips
Family Math and Science Nights
High School Graduates
Bridge-to-College Summer Program
High School SMILE Program; Grades
High School Challenge
Middle School SMILE Program; Grades 6 - 8
Middle School Challenge
We call this the “SMILE Steps to College”. Students are encouraged to stay in SMILE as long as possible so that they can receive the most support in pursuing their dreams. In addition to going to SMILE club meetings, SMILE students attend a college-connection event at or near Oregon State University each year. These help students connect with college students and learn more about what it is like to be on a college campus.
Elementary School SMILE Program; Grades 4 & 5
Elementary Overnight Event and College Connection
SMILE Teachers
Enhancement and Curriculum Workshops

7. SMILE Clubs Pipeline from 4th- 12th grades
39 clubs, 18 communities, 707 students in 2016

8. College Connection Events
High School and middle school students come to Western Oregon and Oregon State Universities for the SMILE High School Challenge. Throughout the two days students become a part of a team, and their team must propose a solution to a real life scenario. In 2016 we had 522 students visit OSU for STEM challenge capstone. Elementary students do an overnight event and this years will be at the Oregon Zoo! They then visit PCC and connect with staff and students.

9. Bridge-to-College For SMILE students transitioning to OSU
The Bridge-to-College program is for students who have participated in SMILE and students from similar demographics and are going to be attending Oregon State University. During this two-week summer program, students live on the OSU campus, take part in a research project that builds skills they will need in their first term of college, and participate in fun activities that help them get to know campus.

10. Oregon State University
The SMILE Program
Oregon State University
18 Gladys Valley Center
Corvallis OR
We hope that all SMILE students will Envision, Believe, and Succeed. Please contact The SMILE Office if you have any questions about the program.
Thank you.