Meet Emerald, a software developer at DefendEdge who hails from San Diego, California. Emerald is passionate about supporting military spouses and Latinas in STEM. The first in her family to achieve an advanced degree, she has a master’s in computer science. When not solving advanced tech puzzles, Emerald loves exploring the San Francisco Bay Area … [Read more...]
SMSS Launches Member-to-Member Support Program
The Society for Military Spouses in STEM is piloting a new Member-to-Member Support Program to support one another as we navigate the challenges of military and professional life. The goal of the program is for our diverse community of national and international members to provide targeted support to a specific member with the premise that when … [Read more...]
STEM Professionals Share Tips & Tools for Working from Home in 2020
While teleworking, remote positions, and working from home might have been rare in the past, it has become more common as companies and education centers around the world have adjusted to the current coronavirus pandemic. Ever thought about transiting your STEM career to a virtual platform? Or wondered how you’ll balance work and family life? We … [Read more...]
SMSS Podcast Show Notes: From Marine to Air Force Wife & Why Career Ambitions are Essential
In this episode, your host Lily Snyder speaks with Heather Pawlicki, a US Marine Corps Veteran, asset strategy manager, and military spouse. Join the Society of Military Spouses in STEM as we chat about Heather’s career ambitions, how to navigate an overseas PCS (permanent change of duty station) with your employer, and how to communicate career … [Read more...]
