Meet Anna Flores, a fearless Society of Military Spouses in STEM co-founder and our Director of Operations. Anna hails from Managua, Nicaragua, and has earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA in Finance. When she’s not crushing Excel spreadsheets, Anna enjoys running, reading, and traveling. What … [Read more...]
Summer STEM Board Games for All Ages
Beat the heat this summer, grab a friend, and play a STEM inspired board game! The Society of Military Spouses in STEM (SMSS) is a gathering place for students and professionals across the globe to network and share their career journeys. Play is an important part of brain development not just for children researchers argue, but for adults … [Read more...]
Illuminating Military Spouses In STEM: Sarah Boelter
Meet Sarah, our fearless Society of Military Spouses in STEM Systems Manager volunteer and software engineer! What’s your hometown? Anchorage, Alaska. Was there a special moment growing up that inspired you to pursue your STEM field? No particular moment jumps out to me. I was just lucky enough to have several STEM and Computer Science … [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...]
Pursuing STEM Graduate School: The Military Spouse Rough Guide
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...]
