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...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Morgan Greene
Meet Morgan, program coordinator of the Kansas State University Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering. Raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Morgan is a passionate advocate for accessible environmental education. An avid runner and skier, Morgan loves to bake and enjoys exploring the prairies and flint hills around Fort … [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...]
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...]
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...]
