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“Man is unique not because he does science, and he is unique not because he does art, but because science and art equally are expressions of his marvelous plasticity of mind. “
--Jacob Bronowski, scientist, formerly of the Salk Institute Scientific literacy has an important role in understand the complex issues of our global society. The rapid pace of technological advances, access to an unprecedented wealth of information, and the pervasive impact of science and technology on day-to-day living require a depth of understanding that can only be enhanced through quality science education. At TAPA, science education focuses on understanding science through the lens scientific method. Students at TAPA do and perform science in order to understand it. TAPA’s Mission: To produce scientifically literate student artists who possess and understanding of scientific concepts and how they are applied using the performing arts as a vehicle for understanding and application. TAPA Vision: To foster a science-art intergraded education by:
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TAPA Science Team
Dori Furtado, Upper School Science Instructor
Ms.Furtado@TAPAprovidence.org
After working many years in the medical field, Dori is excited to be a part of the TAPA Ensemble teaching Upper School science. She received her teaching degree from Rhode Island College and is currently working on her masters degree. Dori is able to share her love of theatre and all things “scary” during the fall months when she donates her time as a teen volunteer coordinator and as a character in the “Haunted Tunnel” at Slater Park. When not teaching, Dori likes to spend her time reading, camping, and going on road trips with her family.
Ms.Furtado@TAPAprovidence.org
After working many years in the medical field, Dori is excited to be a part of the TAPA Ensemble teaching Upper School science. She received her teaching degree from Rhode Island College and is currently working on her masters degree. Dori is able to share her love of theatre and all things “scary” during the fall months when she donates her time as a teen volunteer coordinator and as a character in the “Haunted Tunnel” at Slater Park. When not teaching, Dori likes to spend her time reading, camping, and going on road trips with her family.
Matt Lim, Lower School Scientific Inquiry
Mr.Lim@TAPAprovidence.org
Matt is a New Yorker from Flushing, Queens and holds a BA from NYU in Asian/Pacific/American Studies and Gender/ Sexuality Studies and a MAT from Brown University. After graduating from NYU, Matt spent a year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia to teach 10th and 12th grade English and learn about the landscapes his parents grew up in. He then completed his Master's at Brown, which was when he had the privilege of student teaching at TAPA. Matt's experiences growing up as a first-generation, low-income Asian American motivated him to see education as a home for students to build a sense of belonging. He is committed to a humanizing education focused on community strengths, struggles, and resilience. When not at TAPA, Matt loves teaching himself graphic design, watching Parks and Rec re-runs, and using disposable cameras to capture oceans, greenery, and the people he cares for. He's thrilled to return to the Ensemble and knows that he has so much to learn from the brilliance of TAPA youth.
Mr.Lim@TAPAprovidence.org
Matt is a New Yorker from Flushing, Queens and holds a BA from NYU in Asian/Pacific/American Studies and Gender/ Sexuality Studies and a MAT from Brown University. After graduating from NYU, Matt spent a year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia to teach 10th and 12th grade English and learn about the landscapes his parents grew up in. He then completed his Master's at Brown, which was when he had the privilege of student teaching at TAPA. Matt's experiences growing up as a first-generation, low-income Asian American motivated him to see education as a home for students to build a sense of belonging. He is committed to a humanizing education focused on community strengths, struggles, and resilience. When not at TAPA, Matt loves teaching himself graphic design, watching Parks and Rec re-runs, and using disposable cameras to capture oceans, greenery, and the people he cares for. He's thrilled to return to the Ensemble and knows that he has so much to learn from the brilliance of TAPA youth.
Carlos Lopez, Upper School Computer Science Instructor
Mr.Lopez@TAPAprovidence.org
Carlos Lopez is familiar with hardship. He was born in the projects of Lloren in Puerto Rico with learning disabilities. His family was able to move to the states, due to a life threatening accident. During this time, his parents introduced him to robotics and were able to get him into Greater Lowell Tech, which helped transform his and his brothers lives trajectory. He later moved to Rhode Island to study Technology Education at RIC, during which time he fell in love with Rhode Island and connected to the Door of Refuge Church community. He dedicated his life from that point to working in the community for special education. He also served as a mentor for youth programs and then STEM/STEAM Education. Carlos worked and volunteered for over 10 years in RI OST school time where he was running after school programs and coaching in Robotics, both Vex, FIRST FLL & FTC, afterZone Robotics programs, GT Stem Academy and Newport Naval Academy. He has also raised over 36K to help fund his programs, at no expense to the schools or communities he has worked with, partnered as a tech advisor for Providence libraries and is an active member in the TSA (Technology Student Association). In 2019, he started working with TAPA. Outside the technical, Carlos loves to blade, draw & take pictures, and he loves to do 2-5 minute speed sketches of people or caricatures for free.
Mr.Lopez@TAPAprovidence.org
Carlos Lopez is familiar with hardship. He was born in the projects of Lloren in Puerto Rico with learning disabilities. His family was able to move to the states, due to a life threatening accident. During this time, his parents introduced him to robotics and were able to get him into Greater Lowell Tech, which helped transform his and his brothers lives trajectory. He later moved to Rhode Island to study Technology Education at RIC, during which time he fell in love with Rhode Island and connected to the Door of Refuge Church community. He dedicated his life from that point to working in the community for special education. He also served as a mentor for youth programs and then STEM/STEAM Education. Carlos worked and volunteered for over 10 years in RI OST school time where he was running after school programs and coaching in Robotics, both Vex, FIRST FLL & FTC, afterZone Robotics programs, GT Stem Academy and Newport Naval Academy. He has also raised over 36K to help fund his programs, at no expense to the schools or communities he has worked with, partnered as a tech advisor for Providence libraries and is an active member in the TSA (Technology Student Association). In 2019, he started working with TAPA. Outside the technical, Carlos loves to blade, draw & take pictures, and he loves to do 2-5 minute speed sketches of people or caricatures for free.
