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Career Catalyst is here! We are kicking things off with not one, but TWO seasons of content–new energy, new vibe! Once you register, be sure to check back weekly for new content.

Career Catalyst is a career navigation platform inspired by SMASH, and is designed to introduce the next generation of STEAM leaders to BIPOC innovators who are changing the world today. We are on a mission to inform, inspire and activate youth from underrepresented backgrounds to explore the rapidly-evolving STEAM sector while learning from exciting STEAM professionals.

Your Career Starts Here

Take the first step to learning about the endless opportunities available to you within STEAM fields. Learn directly from industry experts through interactive learning experiences that will give you a sense of what career choices are possible and what it takes to succeed.

“I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

– Tupac Shakur

“I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

– Tupac Shakur

A Vision for the Future

Career Catalyst CEO, Dr. Hassan Brown, ‘The Doc From Da Block’, is passionate about bridging the gap between social justice, education, and emerging technologies. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Hassan became a teacher in his community after serving several years as a child protective investigator. Hassan’s journey has been anything, but typical. Brown has served as the director of Harvard Innovation and Ventures in Education (HIVE) . He has also been a startup advisor for the Harvard Initiative for Teaching and Learning (HILT), and currently serves as a startup advisor for Headstream, an accelerator from SecondMuse. He brings over a decade of cross-sector experience in teaching, collective impact, community organizing, philanthropy, business development, and strategy & operations.

Aim Higher

College Catalyst by SMASH Admit is a free college readiness platform
that gives young people access to videos and resources to help them find
their college fit.

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