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National Park Foundation: Programs Help Get Young People Outside

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Access to green space has a big impact on children’s health, learn how Robert F. Smith and the National Park Foundation are creating opportunities for youth.

The EDISON Alliance: Closing the Digital Divide on a Global Scale

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As a board member of the EDISON Alliance, Robert F. Smith is aiding a movement designed to bring affordable digital access and solutions to underserved people around the globe.

internXL Creates Equity for Minority Students Aiming for STEM and Business Careers

Robert F. Smith hopes more minority students can follow in his footsteps, like this young Black man in a green plaid shirt, working on a laptop

Robert F. Smith helped create internXL to establish an equitable entry into STEM and business careers for minority students who have achieved excellence, but otherwise might not have a shot.

STEM Publishing Disparities and the Fight For Representation

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Robert F. Smith works with multiple organizations to increase diversity in STEM, however many in the field are still struggling to get their work published.

The Alma Maters of Robert F. Smith: Cornell and Columbia

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Robert F. Smith is dedicated to creating opportunities for talent to rise and thrive in minority communities. One ongoing task is creating a pipeline to graduate programs and careers in STEM for HBCU students.

Yellowstone’s 150th Anniversary and the National Park Foundation

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Robert F. Smith works with the National Park Foundation to conserve areas across the U.S., like Yellowstone National Park which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2022.

Robert F. Smith’s Passion for Black History Education

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Find out how Robert F. Smith is helping preserve Black history and culture through Black History in Two Minutes (or so), a series of short educational videos.

Robert F. Smith and Fund II Foundation: Helping Preserve Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

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Preserving Black history is a key mission of Robert F. Smith and Fund II Foundation. Read about their work with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change.

Investing in Our Youth’s Financial Literacy

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Future generations will face higher levels of debt than ever before. It’s important to teach young people about financial literacy to set them up for financial success.

Robert F. Smith’s Focus on Education and The Eagle Academies

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Robert F. Smith has been a longtime supporter of The Eagle Academy Foundation helping young men achieve their educational dreams. Learn more about his support.

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