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A Culture of Care >> Read Smith’s plans for the summer and fall 2021 semesters.

Applied Learning & Research

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Smith’s wide array of innovative programs and centers, cross-disciplinary initiatives, and internship and service opportunities are designed to enrich the academic experience to help students further explore their passions in real-world pursuits.

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Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability
Jandon Center for Community Engagement
Jill Ker Conway Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Wurtele Center for
Leadership
Boutelle-Day Poetry Center
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Kahn Liberal Arts Institute
Narratives Project
Design Thinking Initiative
Praxis Program

Why Pursue Science Research at Smith?

Undergraduate research extends learning beyond the classroom, providing students with exciting opportunities to investigate pressing questions in science.

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News from the Grécourt Gate

The Grécourt Gate showcases the ideas, the people behind the ideas and the original contributions Smith is making to larger intellectual dialogues through the culture of research and the liberal arts at the college, where a vibrant community of scholars and students exhibit a love of discovery. Here are some recent features.

Capturing Smith’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

July 8, 2021

Six Smith students have recently been awarded Grinspoon Foundation Entrepreneurship Awards for their innovative business ventures.

The Debate Over Transhumanism

June 29, 2021

In her new book, Susan B. Levin, Roe/Straut Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy, breaks down the debate over transhumanism, the moral and ethical dilemmas it presents, and its potential implications for society and humanity.

Turning the Pages

June 18, 2021

Author and English Professor Michael Gorra reflects on the books that shaped his literary life.

Ahlenne Abreu ’22: Goldwater Scholar

May 17, 2021

Ahlenne Abreu ’22 was recently awarded a prestigious Goldwater scholarship for her work in biochemistry. Here, she reflects on her path to STEM fields and her hopes for the future.

Sisters in Arms

May 11, 2021

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig’s latest work of historical fiction tells the incredible story of the Smith College Relief Unit, whose members risked their lives to provide humanitarian aid to villagers in and around Grécourt, France, during World War I.

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Smith Scholars

The Smith Scholars Program provides a framework for talented students to spend one or two years working on projects of their own devising.

STRIDE Program

Smith offers some of its finest incoming students a scholarship that includes a paid research position with a Smith professor.

Celebrating Collaborations

With faculty guidance, students present the results of their research, independent study projects and other creative work.