Summer Math Applications in Science with Hands-On (SMASH) Experience for Girls

The curriculum focuses on improving the two attitudinal values, perceived usefulness of mathematic and mathematical self-efficacy, impacting math-related achievement. Students about to enter the 8th grade can join us at RIT for five days of cool science fun with math.

The SMASH Experience for Girls is designed to:

• encourage middle school girls’ engagement and interests in STEM education and careers and
• train future K-12 STEM educators, RIT undergraduate and graduate students with interests in teaching STEM

BREAK into a week of summer math fun. . .
CRUSH any fears of learning math. . .
The SMASH Experience AWAKENS your passion for numbers!

• Experience hands-on math learning that can lead to future real life opportunities.
• Use math to uncover mysteries in the world around you.
• Connect what you’ve learned in school to science activities at RIT.
• Engage in recreational activities on campus such as ice-skating!
• Build confidence while making new friends.

Coming soon.

• RIT students show eighth graders how to have fun with math and science at SMASH
• RIT holds weeklong math program for eighth-grade girls July 17-21
• RIT’s SMASH Experience for Girls wins STEM program award
• RIT SMASH experience gives girls mad math skills and career ideas

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors. Your generous support has made SMASH 2020 possible.