As the world continues to deal with COVID-19 pandemic, the SMART Program will once again consist of primarily virtual projects. The SMART projects for the 2021-2022 academic year are uniquely designed to provide students with opportunities to explore the development of digital technologies and e-commerce strategies. Students will be engaged in various research activities, e.g., interviewing entrepreneurs and MSME owners, compiling data for datasets and creating indexes, and conducting organization and community audits.

2021-2022 SMART Projects

1. Kenya: An Evaluation of Villgro Africa
2. Mauritius: Bees with Stories – Organizational audit & apiculture development
3. USA: SMEs & Digital platforms
4. USA: Tourism Competitiveness Index

SMART 2021-2022 Information Sessions:

• September 8, 7:30-8:00pm – Warren 173
• September 15, 7:30-8:00pm – Warren 175
• September 17, 12:30-1:30pm – Virtual

Applications open: September 9-24, 2021

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2021 by 11:59pm (strict deadline)

SMART Program Timeline

For questions, please contact SMART Program Director, Dr. Fridah Mubichi-Kut.