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 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...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Maggie Schweihs
Meet Maggie Schweihs. Maggie is from a cute little town called Galena, IL, though she often claims Wisconsin as "home." She has a B.S. in Mathematics, and M.S. in Data Science. She is currently located in Camp Lejeune, NC and works for an automotive manufacturer as a Data Scientist. She likes to stay active outside of the office and take her dog on … [Read more...]
Illuminating Spouses in STEM: Lily Snyder
An interview with one of SMSS' members featuring her journey and achievements as a military spouse in a STEM career field. Meet Lily Snyder. Lily is originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has a BBA from Grand Valley State University in Management Information Systems and International Business. She worked as an IT consultant on enterprise … [Read more...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Hannah Becker
An interview with one of SMSS’ members featuring her journey and achievements as a military spouse in a STEM career field. Meet Hannah Becker. Hannah is originally from a small rural town in North Mississippi, outside of Tupelo (where Elvis Presley was born). After college, she married a US Army soldier and was eager to “get out and see the big … [Read more...]
