Choosing to expand your career and pursue higher education in a STEM field is a big decision to make. Add the ever-changing circumstances of military life, and you’ll likely discover more questions to ask yourself than answers. Should I pursue a master's or PhD? Online or in-person? Is there a program near me or will I have to move away from my … [Read more...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Laura Ott
Meet Laura, a teaching assistant professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Originally from St. Johns, Michigan, Laura and her family now call North Carolina home. Laura has crafted a career in STEM education, obtaining her B.S. in Microbiology from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. in … [Read more...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Krystal Shorts
Meet Krystal, a graduate student of structural-civil engineering at the University of Kansas and rockstar mother of three. Hailing from Riverside, California, Krystal is building on a bachelor's in civil engineering and following her passion for helping others by designing ecologically sustainable structures. “Professional Organizations like … [Read more...]
The STEM Geo-bachelor(ette)
Military life can present many hoops to jump, hurdles to overcome, and punches to roll with that are often not so easy to navigate with a career in a STEM field. There’s nothing quite like the moment when you receive the life-altering news of your next assignment. Lasting anywhere from months to years, “geo-baching” occurs when spouses temporarily … [Read more...]
SMSS Celebrates Volunteer of the Quarter Shaneen Waiters!
We are delighted to announce the very first Society of Military Spouses in STEM volunteer of the quarter, Shaneen Waiters! Shaneen strengthened the SMSS mission as our Volunteer Manager in 2020. This year, Shaneen established the SMSS volunteer program and led a virtual team of 12 volunteers scattered across the country. Our SMSS volunteers are … [Read more...]
