Stewards of the Reef
Each summer, Smith students in the Coral Reef Ed-Ventures program travel to San Pedro, Belize, to promote community awareness of and appreciation for coral reef ecology and preservation. Through creative teaching methods, the students work to help the next generation in Belize to become environmentally aware citizens. Read story >
Students "Learn Globally" by Teaching Women in India
In winter 2010, Dr. Leslie Jaffe, College Physician and Director of Health Services, took a group of five students to India to teach Indian and Tibetan women about a culturally sensitive topic: women's health. The visit was part of his Global Engagement Seminar taught in fall 2010, entitled Global Learning: Women's Health in India. Read story >
Notice Board
2012 Summer Science and Engineering Program
Dates: July 1-28, 2012
Place: Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts
Description: Since 1990, over 1,800 girls representing 46 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 53 foreign countries have participated in the SSEP. After the program, girls report that they return to high school better prepared to tackle tough science courses, and better informed about what to expect in college. Participants in the program are taught by Smith faculty, live in a college house alongside Smith undergraduate interns, and have access to all campus facilities. Research courses include investigations in architecture, astronomy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer engineering, women's health, and writing.
Applications will be available in late January 2012 for undergraduate internships in the 2012 SSEP. The SSEP is designed to enrich and support the achievements of high school students in science and engineering. SSEP interns serve as research/teaching assistants to Smith faculty in the classroom, as well as residential counselors for the high school students. SSEP Interns receive stipends plus room and board during the program. If a Smith undergraduate has interests and expertise in these fields and would like to experience the rewards of mentoring high school students, she should consider applying in spring semester.
For information: See the SSEP website (www.smith.edu/ssep); inquiries may be directed to the Center for Community Collaboration, ccc@smith.edu or 413.585.3060.
