A Reimagined SMASH to Drive Tomorrow’s Tech Future
After 20+ years of groundbreaking and impactful efforts to build a strong and diverse STEM workforce, SMASH has achieved an impressive track record of impact. Read More
Reimagining SMASH
For over 20 years at SMASH, our goal has remained the same – to ensure that every student, regardless of the zip code they grew up in, has the opportunity to participate and thrive in the global economy. We have prepared thousands of scholars and alumni to flourish in STEM education, careers, and have dramatically... Read More
Creating ‘intentional pipeline’: Raytheon supporting STEM program for students of color to help diversify workforce
Two organizations have joined forces with one shared goal in mind: building an “intentional pipeline” to get more students of color into tech. For the next five years, Raytheon Technologies, which specializes in aerospace and defense, will contribute nearly $8 million to support scholarships, internships and mentoring for high school students of color participating in the Kapor Center’s SMASH (Summer Math... Read More
“SMASH” Disparities in STEM Education by Leveling the Playing Field
On March 22, 2021, SMASH CEO, Eli Kennedy, was interviewed by Denver Fredrick, host of the Business of Giving. Eli discusses how SMASH is leveling the playing field in STEM education. Launched in partnership with UC Berkeley, Mitch and Freada created a program, that we now know as SMASH, that would help serve students of... Read More
IIT Scholarship for SMASH Alumni
Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) today announced that, in support of their ongoing partnership with SMASH and the Creating Pathways and Access for Student Success (CPASS) Foundation, the university will provide a 50 percent tuition scholarship for all eligible SMASH seniors, in addition to any and all other financial aid for which a student... Read More
SMASH Named Winner of the 2020.ORG Impact Awards
SMASH will receive a $5,000 USD donation to the charity of their choice and will be honored today as part of the “10 Days of .ORG” online experience that celebrates the range of achievements that have healed, inspired, transformed and connected communities over the past year. Learn More.
SMASH Academy 2020: Five tenets of moving to the Virtual World
Danielle Rose, Chief Programs Officer, SMASH Zorel Zambrano, Curriculum & Instruction Director, SMASH Teaching is the art of developing students to think critically for themselves and to work with others to create solutions and advocate for their ideas. For those working in education, the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to rethink how we engage with our... Read More
Tech Time: Detroit teen talks fighting through COVID-19
SMASH x Wayne State scholar Arika Harvey talks about surviving her battle against coronavirus as well having some family members who have passed away from it. Watch here.
Tech Time: SMASH Academy expands services amid COVID-19
As COVID-19 has shut down schools and campuses across the country, Local 4 News Click On Detroit covers SMASH Program leveraging virtual technology to adapt its services for students. Learn more.
Why We Believe Juneteenth Is More Than A Day Off
“Why We Believe #Juneteenth Is More Than A Day Off” – Matt Perry, Chief People Officer of Kapor Center. We encouraged our staff to use this day as service to the Black community in hopes these actions can be a catalyst for sustainable change and action. More here.