More than 300 scholars developed pitches across SMASH sites this summer, with 20 finalists representing five teams advancing to the national stage.
Watch scholars from SMASH Atlanta, Berkeley, Michigan, Morehouse and Northeastern present the tech solutions they built around real challenges in their communities, answer questions from our judges and find out which team took home first place.
For 25 years, SMASH has believed in the potential of students long before the world sees it.
Through rigorous STEM learning, mentorship, and a powerful community of support, SMASH scholars build the confidence, skills, and networks needed to thrive in college, careers, and leadership.
Today, that investment is delivering measurable results:
This anniversary is more than a milestone. It’s proof that long-term investment in young people creates lasting outcomes.
From high school classrooms to university campuses and the workforce beyond, SMASH scholars are shaping the future of STEM.
Your support makes this work possible.
Right now, your donation will be doubled. Through SMASH the Match, the SMASH Board of Directors will match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $350,000.
Help us carry 25 years of impact forward and keep opportunities like SMASH cost-free for the next generation of scholars.
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At SMASH, we’re dedicated to preparing the next generation to lead in tech and thrive in college, careers, and beyond. Through hands-on STEM programs, mentorship, and real-world exposure, students gain the tools and experience to compete, contribute, and close longstanding opportunity gaps.
Your support fuels this important work. Together, we’re expanding access and unlocking new pathways for the next generation to lead in technology and computer science.
With your support, we are committed to continue shaping the future of STEM by ensuring students from all backgrounds have access to knowledge, resources, and experiences to prepare them for their futures.
For a limited time, every gift to SMASH will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the SMASH Board of Directors, up to $350,000.
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