SMILE is a pre-college science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) based after-school program that includes 4th though 12th-grade students statewide. SMILE aims to increase access to STEM for underrepresented students and encourage the pursuit of higher education. Through participation in SMILE, students will engage in STEM activities that combine art, design, and communication to find creative and innovative solutions in a variety of problem-solving opportunities.