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⏳ The Final Countdown: Less Than 1 Month Until the AI Innovation Challenge! 🚀 High school students in the Bay Area, this is your chance to tackle real-world AI challenges, work alongside industry mentors, and compete for prizes like Apple Airpods and a Nintendo Switch! With the support of our community partners – The Hidden Genius Project, Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland, The Social Engineering Project, Inc., Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Northeastern University, and sponsor TE Connectivity – this event is 100% free, no experience required! 📍 Kapor Center, Oakland, CA | March 22 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/SMASHAIChallenge Know a high schooler in the Bay Area? Share this incredible opportunity with them! #AIInnovation #TechForGood #FutureSTEMLeaders #AIForImpact #HighSchoolOpportunities #BayAreaStudents #OaklandEvents #STEMEducation #YouthInTech #SMASHAI

SMASH Staff Applications Now Open! 🚀 Calling all educators, mentors, and changemakers! 🚀 Want to empower the next generation of diverse leaders in computer science? Now’s your chance! SMASH is hiring staff for our summer programs, where you’ll have the opportunity to inspire, mentor, and shape the future of tech and innovation. bit.ly/SMASHStaffApps 📢 Who We’re Looking For: ✅ Passionate educators and professionals ✅ STEM experts and mentors eager to make an impact ✅ Leaders who believe in opportunity for all students 💡 Why Join SMASH? 🔹 Work with brilliant, motivated scholars 🔹 Be part of a transformative, hands-on STEM experience 🔹 Make a lasting impact on students' academic and career journeys Apply today! bit.ly/SMASHStaffApps #SMASHCareers #MentorshipMatters #TechForGood #STEMJobs #DiversityInTech #EducationJobs

🚀 Oakland, you’re up next! After an incredible SMASH Hackathon in Detroit, we’re bringing the SMASH AI Innovation Challenge to the Bay Area on March 22 co-powered by The Hidden Genius Project! Spread the word to high schoolers in your network. We’re excited to partner with community organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland, the Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area, and The Social Engineering Project, Inc. to ensure local students have access to this opportunity. 💡 Why this matters: ✅ AI isn’t just about coding—it’s about impact ✅ Students work directly with tech mentors shaping the industry ✅ Students will win Apple products, a Nintendo Switch, and more! 📍 Kapor Center, Oakland, CA | March 22 🔗 Register today: bit.ly/SMASHAIChallenge #AIForGood #TechForImpact #STEMOpportunities #FutureLeaders #BayAreaTech #OaklandStudents #OaklandHighSchools #BayAreaTeens #SMASHxOakland #CommunityPartnerships #STEMForAll #AIInnovationChallenge #TechInnovation #STEMCareers #DiversityInTech #FutureOfWork #OaklandTech #Innovation #EmpoweringYouth #NextGenLeaders #InnovationNation #OUSD #BUSD #WCCUSD #AUSD #PUSD #FUSD #OUSDNews #EastBaySchools #BayAreaEducation #OaklandSchools

💻 Inspire the Next Generation of Computer Scientists – SMASH Summer Staff Applications Are Open! 💻 This summer, help high school students from all backgrounds build the skills and confidence to thrive in computer science and technology. As a mentor, instructor, or program leader, you’ll: ✅ Teach hands-on CS and AI concepts in an immersive learning environment ✅ Guide scholars as they explore real-world coding challenges ✅ Gain leadership and mentorship experience while making a tangible impact SMASH partners with top universities like University of California, Berkeley, Northeastern University Morehouse College and Spelman College to equip students with the technical skills and industry connections to succeed in the innovation economy. 📌 Apply now: bit.ly/SMASHStaffApps Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below! #ComputerScience #CSforAll #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #TechMentorship #SMASHResidential #Oakland #Atlanta #Detroit #Boston #Berkeley

📢 Less than ONE MONTH left to apply! Know any high school students passionate about computer science? SMASH Residential offers an immersive summer experience where students live on a college campus, gain hands-on computer science skills, and connect with industry mentors. Hear from Thao, a SMASH University of California, Berkeley scholar, about the invaluable skills she gained at SMASH. ⏳ Applications close March 15. Spread the word! 🔗 Apply now: smash.org/apply #SMASHResidential #STEMEducation #CollegeAccess #FutureTechLeaders #DiversityInSTEM #SMASHMorehouse #SMASHSpelman #SMASHUCBerkeley #SMASHNortheastern #SMASHMichigan #WomenInSTEM #BlackExcellence #LatinxInTech #TechForGood #STEMInnovation

🚨 1 Month Until the AI Innovation Challenge -- Help Us Spread the Word! On March 22 in Oakland, high school students will tackle real-world challenges using AI, gain mentorship from industry leaders, and compete for amazing prizes including AirPods and a Nintendo Switch! Co-presented by Northeastern University and The Hidden Genius Project, this event is a unique opportunity for students to: ✅ Build AI-powered solutions ✅ Connect with tech mentors & expand their networks ✅ Win exciting prizes 📍 March 22 | Oakland, CA 🔗 Encourage students to apply today: bit.ly/SMASHAIChallenge Know students who should be there? Share this with your network! #AIForGood #TechInnovation #FutureTechLeaders #DiversityInTech #AIChallenge #ComputerScience #YouthInTech #STEMOpportunities #Northeastern #HiddenGeniusProject #BayArea #BayAreaOpportunities #OUSD #BUSD #WCCUSD #AUSD #PUSD #FUSD #OUSDNews #EastBaySchools #BayAreaEducation #OaklandSchools

📸 Our SMASH Spelman College scholars had a blast at Cataloochee Ski Resort for their Galentine’s Day & Spelman anniversary retreat—balancing fun on the slopes with their excitement for computer science. They're gaining the skills to thrive in tech and building lifelong friendships. You can help high school sophomores and juniors take their next step in computer science this summer. 🚨 Applications for SMASH Residential close 3/15/25! Know a student who wants to live on a college campus and dive into computer science? Encourage them to apply today. 🔗 SMASH.org/apply #SMASHResidential #WomenInTech #Mentorship #TechEducation #Spelman #FutureTechLeaders

💘 Fall in love with impact—We’re hiring for SMASH Residential! 💘 This Valentine’s day, find a role that fills your heart ❤️ and shapes the future of tech! Join our SMASH Residential team and mentor the next generation of diverse computer science leaders. 💡 Why you’ll love this opportunity: 💞 Inspire and support talented students in a life-changing summer program 🚀 Gain leadership experience that will elevate your career ⚡ Be part of the movement for STEM equity & representation Ready to make a difference? Apply today: bit.ly/SMASHStaffApps #HiringNow #STEMEducation #Mentorship #FutureLeaders #Morehouse #Spelman #GoBears #GoBlue #Northeastern

🚀 1-Month Countdown: AI Innovation Challenge! Presented by Northeastern University, SMASH and The Hidden Genius Project! The race to the future starts NOW! In just over a month, Bay Area high school students will take on an epic AI challenge—competing for scholarships, mentorship, and career-shaping opportunities. 🔥 Why you don’t want to miss this: ✅ Build AI-driven solutions for real-world problems ✅ Work alongside top industry mentors ✅ Win scholarships, prizes & career connections This is YOUR chance to be part of the next wave of AI innovators. Secure your spot today: bit.ly/SMASHAIChallenge #AIForGood #FutureTechLeaders #STEMInnovation #SMASHAI

💰 Want to help more students graduate college debt-free? Many scholarships ask for similar essay responses—yet most students start from scratch every time. Harvard University student & SMASH alum Simran Tamang cracked the code: she reused and refined her best essays across multiple applications, ultimately winning 10+ scholarships! NOW LIVE: In Session 106: Scholarships on College Catalyst, Simran shares practical strategies to help students: ✅ Find & apply for scholarships efficiently ✅ Write compelling essays without starting from zero ✅ Stay organized & reduce stress in the process This free resource is a game-changer for students & educators alike. Share it with the high schoolers in your network today: https://lnkd.in/ghrnk9mm #Scholarships #CollegeAccess #HigherEd #FinancialAid #DebtFreeDegree #ScholarshipTips #CollegeSuccess #StudentSuccess #EdEquity #CollegeBound #FAFSA #MeritScholarships #HigherEducation #StudentOpportunities #ScholarshipHacks #CollegeFunding