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SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships

The SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Scholarship Program was made to create a more diverse and inclusive design industry by providing students with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals. SmithGroup is committed to expanding the pipeline of the next generation of design talent and improving the built environment by better representing the communities we serve with design.

This scholarship program directly addresses barriers to success for future professionals by providing tuition assistance and professional opportunities to students who are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the design industry. The support and mentorship built into our J.E.D.I. Scholarship helps future designers further their education and professional development.

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The 2025 application for the SmithGroup J.E.D.I. Scholarship is now closed. The 2026 application will open in the fall of 2025. For questions about the SmithGroup J.E.D.I. Scholarship program, please submit an email to scholarships@smithgroup.com.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.