Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Teams (SMART) Program- Cornell University | 96 followers on LinkedIn. Service learning program that brings multidisciplinary teams to address real-life challenges within emerging markets | The Student Multidisciplinary Applied Research Teams (SMART) Program is a unique service learning program that brings together multi-disciplinary teams of both graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff from across the university to address real-life challenges identified by small businesses, NGOs, community groups, and public institutions working within emerging markets. SMART projects are anchored in a year-long curriculum that supports co-learning, research, and strategy. Starting with a specific need identified by an international partner, SMART fellows work on well-defined assignments that challenge them to apply classroom knowledge and skills in real-world international development settings.