Meet Ashley, our current SMSS Job Board volunteer who keeps our members up to date on opportunities around the country. Ashley received her B.A. in Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness from Virginia Commonwealth University and an M.A. in Cybersecurity from Norfolk State University. Was there a special moment growing up that inspired … [Read more...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Kara Rajchel
In honor of volunteer appreciation month, we are delighted to spotlight our very own Kara Rajchel! Kara assists the Society of Military Spouses in STEM as our webmaster volunteer. She manages our members-only site as well as our public facing site and blog. Where is your hometown (or where would you call home)? A small town in Vermont! Was … [Read more...]
Stepping Into the Light: 51 Stories of Women in STEM
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Society of Military Spouses in STEM (SMSS) encourages readers of all ages to explore the groundbreaking contributions women have made to science, technology, engineering and math—both past and present. From studying the delicate anatomy of the smallest insects to puzzling the subatomic mysteries of the galaxy, … [Read more...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Dr. Denise Williams-Harris
Meet Denise Williams-Harris, our February featured Military Spouse in STEM! Denise is a chemist with a passion for applied chemistry research and inclusive STEM education. A mentor, adjunct instructor, tutor, and researcher, Denise gained a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a dual B.S. in Chemistry and … [Read more...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Andrew Sturtevant
Meet Andrew, an applications engineer, who hails from Fremont, Michigan. Andrew has earned a B.S. in Psychology from Michigan Technological University and a B.S. in Computer Science from Oregon State University. An avid backpacker, cycler, and role-play gamer, Andrew geo-baches and works remotely for IBM via contracting firm Collabera. Was there … [Read more...]