K-12 STEM Outreach Community

Community Mission

The K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Outreach Community of Interest’s mission is to promote and support pathways to STEM degrees and STEM careers for K-12 students as part of the national strategic effort to produce more STEM professionals for the nation.

Vision

The K-12 STEM Outreach Committee provides for the security of the nation by ensuring a robust STEM workforce.

Scope

K-12 students need to be exposed to STEM activities, degrees, and careers as they move up the academic ladder. The committee will work with the network of Posts, individual members, sustaining members, service branches, and strategic partners to increase opportunities for STEM exposure for K-12 students. The COI will also promote the Society’s STEM programming at local, regional, and national events, as resources allow.

Activities

• Categorize different examples of how the Post/individuals support K-12 STEM at the local level
• Identify and provide guest speakers/webinars on relevant topics
• Serve as a clearinghouse of STEM information
• Provide a calendar of STEM (SAME/Post and external) events and points of contacts

To learn more about the K-12 STEM Outreach Community of interest, contact a member of the Steering Committee, or reach out to Amy McGeever, STEM Coordinator.

Community Chair

Joshua Graham, P.E., PMP, F.SAME
Project Manager, HDR

View Joshua’s leadership profile.

Immediate Past Community Chair

Liza Grudin, PE, ME, ENV SP
President, NovelEsolutions Inc.

View Liza’s leadership profile.

SAME National Webinars

• 
  May 21, 2025

  Location

  Webinar

  Mission to Build: Opportunities and Challenges of Veterans in Construction

  In February 2024, the $1.2 trillion U.S. construction industry (non-residential) had 456,000 unfilled positions, the highest number in the last 20 years. With foundational and unique skills honed through military service, Veterans could excel in the wide variety of available roles.
• 
  June 11, 2025

  Location

  Webinar

  Behind the Bid: How Contractors Make Go/No-Go Decisions and What Makes a Project Worth Pursuing

  Have you ever wondered why a seemingly well-planned federal construction project draws limited bids—or none at all? From the contractor’s perspective, the decision to pursue a project involves a complex analysis of cost, risk, competition, and opportunity.