Across the country, many high school students with a passion for STEM lack access to immersive, college-level learning experiences that challenge them to think creatively and build real-world skills. SMASH exists to change that. A national nonprofit founded in 2001, SMASH provides intensive STEM programs that combine rigorous academics with hands-on experiences, helping scholars explore college life and prepare for future careers.

If you’ve ever sat through a class wondering when you’d actually use what you’re learning, you’re not alone. At SMASH Academy, we hear it all the time: “This is the first time STEM feels real.”