Community Mission
The College Outreach Community leads collaborative efforts between SAME and academia to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges and supports Post’s efforts to mentor and develop future STEM professionals at the collegiate-level. The community serves as a bridge between academia, Posts, government (military and civilian), and the private sector. The community provides guidance to the network of student chapters across the Society, promotes internship opportunities from SAME sustaining members, and will establish a new engineering competition for students designed to address the nation’s grand challenges.
Overview
The SAME College Outreach Community strives to organize programs and present opportunities to future military and civilian members of the A/E/C profession that will foster networking within their professional community, build leadership skills, and provide job opportunities to recent graduates. Additionally, students with an active membership within SAME have at their disposal a wealth of knowledge and experiences from professionals throughout the A/E/C community of practice.
2025 SAME Undergraduate Innovation Design Challenge
Submissions for the 2025 SAME Undergraduate Innovation Design Challenge are due by February 21, 2025.
Learn more about the student challenge
Executive Community Structure
Vice Chairs
Tiffany Castricone Events
Christina Jettie, Communications
Ron Welch, Academia Engagement
James H. Schreiner, VC Virtual Student Chapter
Advisors
Mike Scarano, Senior Student Chapter Mentor
Ron Welch, Senior Student Chapter Faculty Advisor
Staff Liaison
Jeannine Finton, Program Manager
SAME National Webinars
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Identifying and Solving Vapor Intrusion Problems at Military Sites
Vapor intrusion (VI) is a common exposure pathway to be considered when redeveloping, building, or renovating buildings on land that includes active and closed military bases. -
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PFAS Water Treatment Technologies: Costs and Challenges
Join us for an insightful webinar on PFAS water treatment technologies with a focus on cost implications, hosted by the SAME Industry-Government Engagement (IGE) PFAS team. -
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Stacking the Deck with Modular Construction
The pandemic, rising construction costs, and skilled labor shortages have highlighted the potential of modular construction as an alternative to conventional construction and project delivery. The promise of quality construction, budget-friendly products, combined with the challenge of accelerated project schedules are making headlines in design and construction journals.