SMSS members will soon get to connect with each other, access curated resources, interact with partners and recruiters on a STEM-specific job board, and participate in member-only discussion and events all within a new member portal. The closed membership site is set to launch in February 2020. All SMSS members will be added to the portal and … [Read more...]
Introducing the 2019 Spotlight on Military Spouses in STEM
By Lily Snyder We took our first biennial survey of military spouses in STEM in 2017. From it, we learned that military spouses are high-value contributors to the economy and that there is a vibrant population of working spouses from all STEM sectors: aerospace, geoscience, information technology, and more. Earlier this year we sent out our … [Read more...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Maggie Schweihs
Meet Maggie Schweihs. Maggie is from a cute little town called Galena, IL, though she often claims Wisconsin as "home." She has a B.S. in Mathematics, and M.S. in Data Science. She is currently located in Camp Lejeune, NC and works for an automotive manufacturer as a Data Scientist. She likes to stay active outside of the office and take her dog on … [Read more...]
National Nonprofit Day’s Impact on Military Spouses
By Lily Snyder August 17th is National Nonprofit Day. National Nonprofit Day is about recognizing the benefits and positive impacts made by nonprofits in their communities. It’s also about recognizing the people behind the scenes who have the passion to drive their visions of service forward. Non-profit founders like Michelle Aikman and Anna … [Read more...]
Illuminating Spouses in STEM: Lily Snyder
An interview with one of SMSS' members featuring her journey and achievements as a military spouse in a STEM career field. Meet Lily Snyder. Lily is originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has a BBA from Grand Valley State University in Management Information Systems and International Business. She worked as an IT consultant on enterprise … [Read more...]