{"id":1836,"date":"2026-06-15T13:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T17:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/dyson\/?page_id=1836"},"modified":"2026-07-01T17:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T21:01:26","slug":"smart","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/dyson\/smart\/","title":{"rendered":"SMART Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>
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Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Teams (SMART) transform classroom knowledge into real-world impact across emerging markets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Program overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SMART Program brings together multidisciplinary teams of graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff to address real challenges faced by businesses, NGOs, and public institutions in emerging markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through our year-long curriculum, students develop field research skills while creating practical solutions that make measurable impacts. Each project begins with a specific challenge identified by our international partners, allowing students to apply academic knowledge in real-world development settings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Program timeline<\/h2>\n
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Our year-long curriculum<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Fall: Aug-Sept<\/h3>\n

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  • AEM 4401\/6401<\/li>\n
  • Field Research Training<\/li>\n
  • Info Sessions, Applications & Team Selection<\/li>\n\n

    Fall: Oct-Dec<\/h3>\n

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  • AEM 4415 and 5415<\/li>\n
  • Team and Field Research Protocol Development<\/li>\n\n

    Spring: Jan-Apr<\/h3>\n

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  • Field Data Collection<\/li>\n
  • Engagement<\/li>\n\n

    Spring: Jan-May<\/h3>\n

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  • AEM 4421 and 5421<\/li>\n
  • Class Project Presentations<\/li>\n
  • Peer and Client Feedback<\/li>\n\n

    Spring: April<\/h3>\n

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  • Wharton Award<\/li>\n
  • SMART Project Poster Presentations<\/li>\n\n

    Spring: May<\/h3>\n

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  • Final Written Work<\/li>\n
  • Publication Submission<\/li>\n
  • Graduation<\/li>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

    Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n