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STEAM Team Events Google Calendar

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For Students

Are you a student interested in joining the STEAM Team? We have both long-term and short-term volunteer positions! 

Current projects you can join (Last update: 3/9/2024):

  • Robotics Outreach Learning Facilitator (Robotics Outreach interest meeting slides are here.)
    → Email Kristine Le (kle@smith.edu) for more information.
  • Art Pop-Up Facilitator
    → Email Seyeon Lim (slim@smith.edu) for more information.
  • Science Fridays at Homework House
    • Email Hadley Johnston (hjohnston@smith.edu) for more information on helping with workshop facilitation or curriculum development 
  • IGTED Facilitator/Volunteer
    • IGTED: Email swe@smith.edu for more information about the structure of the event, possible volunteer roles, etc.

Or schedule a meeting with our STEAM Outreach Coordinator, Asli Ali (aali@smith.edu), to discuss other available opportunities.

For Community Partners

Are you interested in a collaboration with the Smith College STEAM Outreach Team? Email our STEAM Outreach Coordinator, Asli Ali (aaali@smith.edu), with the following information:

  • Name of the organization
  • Location of the organization
  • What kind of collaboration are you looking for?
  • What is the ideal time commitment (e.g. single event, 3 hour weekly program)?

Opportunites Through Jandon Center

(Last Update: 3/9/2024)

  • Smith Alliance for Justice and Equity (SAJE)
    • Learn about leadership and social change through a year long fellowship (with compensation!) 
    • Participate in a 4-credit colloquium course- Collective Organizing (CCX 245)
    • Upcoming opportunities 
      • Apply to be a fellow by March 15, 2024
    • Next Steps
      • Contact Nancy Zigler (nzigler@smith.edu) for more information on the fellowship or a 1:1 meeting

 

  • Jandon Activist Fellowship (JAF)
    • A “pre-paid” internship that takes place over 2 semesters 
    • Work with a community partner to do outreach in a local program 
    • Current and Past Partners 
      • Manna Soup Kitchen
      • Hilltown Land Trust
      • Iron Horse
    • Upcoming opportunities 
        • Apply to be a fellow by March 15, 2024 by scanning the QR code
    • Next Steps
      • Contact Nancy Zigler (nzigler@smith.edu) for more information on the fellowship or a 1:1 meeting
      • Speak to a current fellow (ask nzigler@smith.edu to put you in contact!)

 

  • Homework House Tutoring 
    • Tutor or mentor children (1st through 7th grade) living in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods
    • One or more times a week, travel to homework house from 3-6 pm 
    • Transportation provided 
    • Upcoming opportunities 
      • Volunteers are welcome throughout the academic year!
    • Next Steps
      • Complete the Volunteer Tutor Application 
      • Complete Smith College Minor Safety Requirements (find more information here)
      • Contact Hannah Gates (hgates@smith.edu) with questions and information about transportation

 

  • Research opportunities & Jandon community partners
    • Here is a roadmap of current Jandon opportunities to help you figure out your best fit.