CS4RI 2025 Summit

December 17, 2025

CS4RI is hosting a Computer Science Summit at the University of Rhode Island Kingston campus December 17, 2025! Our goal is to excite and inspire students about the possibilities of Computer Science in their future. This is a great opportunity to recruit students into your school’s CS pathway.

University of Rhode Island Memorial Union

Contact Beth Very at bethvery@uri.edu or 401-874-7292 for questions regarding attendance.

Schedule


9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Exhibitor setup
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM Summit Presentations & Activities begin
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Award Ceremony
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch at URI Dining Hall (included)
12:30 PM Departure

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. 

  • Certificates 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. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are available. Once admitted to the dining hall, it is all you can eat!

Computer Science - It’s more than coding