CS4RI 2023 Summit
December 20, 2023
CS4RI is hosting a Computer Science Summit at the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus December 20, 2023! Our goal is to excite and inspire students about the possibilities of Computer Science in their future. Priority will be given to middle schools in CS4RI High School Grant districts for attendance, as well as other factors including broadening participation. This is a great opportunity to recruit students into your school’s CS pathway.
Contact Beth Very at bethvery@uri.edu or 401-874-7292 for questions regarding attendance.
Event Information
Priority
Spaces are limited. Priority will be given to middle schools in CS4RI High School Grant districts.
Lunch
Experience lunch on campus! Lunch will be provided to students FREE of charge at the URI dining halls.
Busses
Schools are responsible for providing, scheduling, and paying for their own bussing.
Activities:
Computer Science presentations from URI faculty/staff.
'Science fair style' computer science project demonstrations from high school and college students.
Middle/High school students are invited to present their computer science projects. Past examples have included projects from their AP CSP/AP CSA courses, websites, robotics demonstrations, Arduinos, circuit playgrounds, etc.
Several trophies will be awarded to middle/high schools presenting in the fair.
Lunch at URI's Mainfare Dining Hall for all participating middle school/high school students, student presenters, and chaperones is being provided at no cost through funding from CS4RI. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are available. Lunch choices will be posted closer to the Summit on the dining hall's website, but the students' favorite station of beef burgers & veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and fries is always available. Soft drinks, milk, juice, water, Powerade, coffee, etc. is also provided. Once admitted to the dining hall, it is all you can eat! If one of your students has a food allergy or sensitivity, please contact karenorabona@uri.edu for additional help navigating our services.