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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
Jandon Center for Community Engagement
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Wurtele Center for
Leadership
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.

Digging the Collections

December 12, 2019

The #DiggingTheCollections contest invited students to research a book, image, set of papers or another item of interest from Smith's remarkable Special Collections and post their findings on social media.

Overflowing Bathtubs and Leaky Boats

December 4, 2019

Physics professor Nathanael Fortune deftly explains forces of climate change to nonscientists.

People News November 2019

November 12, 2019

Data science awards, published essays and career promotions are among the recent accomplishments of Smith students, faculty, staff and alumnae. Read about them in the latest People News column.

The Joy of Translation: Smith’s First Slam

November 7, 2019

Smith’s first Poetry Translation Slam, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Poetry Center, is described as having all the best characteristics of a classic poetry slam: it will be joyful, interactive—even a bit rowdy.

Viewing Failure as Part of Learning

October 25, 2019

From demonstrating handstands to sharing job rejection letters, Smith faculty members are finding creative ways to help students feel more confident about the challenges of learning.

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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.