Youth Robotics, Innovation & Teamwork
Rhode Island Students of the Future (RISF) is a 501-c-3 non profit organization that engages students in STEM learning through youth robotics. More than 1000 5-18 year olds participate in our FIRST LEGO League Explore, Discover and Challenge programs, or in showcase events, such as the Robot Block Party or Robotics Park. Rhode Island Students of the Future gives teachers and informal educators the skills they need to help students design, build, and program robots while learning valuable workforce skills like communication, collaboration and project management.
Thank you to our Sponsor
Rhode island students of the future
officers and directors
President: David Livingston, Biomedical Strategies Consulting
Treasurer: Douglas Palladino, DiSanto, Priest & Co.
Secretary: Robert Coulter, Esquire
Rebekah Gendron, East Providence School Department
Miki Oliver, Chase Engineering
Harsha Prakash, Banitos
Justin Sadler, Ninety-10
Thomai Dion, WalkJogRun
Treasurer: Douglas Palladino, DiSanto, Priest & Co.
Secretary: Robert Coulter, Esquire
Rebekah Gendron, East Providence School Department
Miki Oliver, Chase Engineering
Harsha Prakash, Banitos
Justin Sadler, Ninety-10
Thomai Dion, WalkJogRun
Our Mission |
Rhode Island Students of the Future inspires young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build STEM skills, inspire innovation and foster well-rounded life skills including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Rhode Island Students of the Future (RISF) is primarily known for managing the FIRST® LEGO® League program for students aged 4-14, and the award-winning Robot Block Party community outreach program. These programs engage students with inquiry-based, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math while developing their ability to communicate and work in teams.
Rhode Island Students of the Future is registered as a non-profit with the State of Rhode Island, and is a 501(c)(3) charity. Your donations to RISF (DBA FIRST LEGO League Rhode Island) are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Rhode Island Students of the Future (RISF) is primarily known for managing the FIRST® LEGO® League program for students aged 4-14, and the award-winning Robot Block Party community outreach program. These programs engage students with inquiry-based, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math while developing their ability to communicate and work in teams.
Rhode Island Students of the Future is registered as a non-profit with the State of Rhode Island, and is a 501(c)(3) charity. Your donations to RISF (DBA FIRST LEGO League Rhode Island) are tax deductible as allowed by law.
