Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program
Abstract
SMART Defense Education Program awards undergraduate and graduate scholarships to students earning degrees in science, engineering and mathematics disciplines of critical importance to national security and the DoD. SMART is designed to ensure that DoD has a high quality, world-class STEM workforce to meet DoD's needs and enhance DoD’s innovative capacities. As a scholarship-for-service program, SMART participants commit to one year of DoD employment for each year of academic support received. SMART students transition primarily into DoD laboratories. In addition to quality talent, the SMART program assists in increasing the scientific and technical knowledge base in subjects of importance to national security through the various master’s theses and doctoral dissertations completed in DoD-relevant topic areas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 8eb20edbbde0bcab69c1aeaebe1e6af1