About
SMASH offers a free, 1-year intensive STEM-focused residential program for high school and college students. Scholars take CS, College Success, and Electives courses and take part in networking events with STEM professionals. SMASH also offers an online platform with early exposure to STEM and emerging technology topics, STEM career professionals, hackathons, and open innovation challenges.
Programs
- SMASH Residential — high school and college students · FREE, 1-year, intensive STEM-focused program. Scholars take CS, College Success, and Electives courses and participate in networking events with STEM professionals.
- SMASH Virtual — students · Online platform that provides early exposure to STEM and emerging technology topics, STEM career professionals, hackathons, and open innovation challenges.
- SMASH Alumni — graduates · Programming for graduates transitioning from high school to college and beyond, with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
At a glance
- Ages: 14–18 years old
About the provider
SMASH says it was founded in 2004, and its first site program launched on the University of California, Berkeley campus in 2004. Its mission is to build a strong STEM workforce through academic learning and experiential engagement for high school and college students. SMASH says it also provides programming for graduates transitioning from high school to college and beyond, with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Last updated November 8, 2026.
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