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...]
Illuminating Military Spouses in STEM: Emerald Trejo
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...]
