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A Culture of Care

Read Smith’s UPDATED plans as of August 5, 2020,
for an entirely remote fall 2020 semester.

Jill Ker Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

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The Jill Ker Conway Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center catalyzes innovative solutions, entrepreneurial activity and financial literacy at Smith College—cultivating change agents prepared to succeed in a complex world.

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Important COVID-19 Information

For updates on Smith’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page.

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Conway Center Programming
About the Center
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Events
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Courses
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Innovation
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Entrepreneurship
Women & Financial Independence
Financial Education
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Research
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Opportunities
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Resources

Upcoming at CIEC

Featured Event
Oct
24

Design-a-Thon

  • Online

  • It’s time to co-design a better and more just post-COVID-19 world. A Collaborative Design-a-Thon is a 36-hour virtual weekend event dedicated to tackling today’s wicked challenges.
Nov
12

Innovative Strategies Speakers' Series

  • Webinar, 6-7 p.m. (ET)

  • Emerging Technologies: The Future of Power
Dec
3

Annual Elevator Pitch Contest

  • Online, 6-7:30 p.m.

  • 90 seconds to pitch an idea for a business, service, product or project from class. Up to $1,000 in cash & prizes.

 

Contact

Conway Center

146 Elm Street
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Phone: 413-585-3653
Fax: 413-585-3655
Email: ciec@smith.edu

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