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SAME has been supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) events for over 30 years, and conducting camps for more than 20 years. Our camps, in partnership with the military services, are world-class and feature a very impressive record of producing thousands of engineers and STEM leaders. They provide a rigorous experience for students interested in exploring STEM skills and careers. Campers gain a sense of what it takes to become a STEM professional and what options exist to explore that interest from high school to college and beyond. 

Each camp offers a mix of hands-on, challenge-based activities that help campers learn fundamentals of engineering and construction. Each camp also offers tours and field trips to area businesses and institutions that highlight their respective technical areas. Individual curriculum activities may vary year to year, but all use a competitive environment to promote growth in leadership, team-building, and problem-solving. The competitive nature helps build camaraderie among the campers and mentors.

2023 STEM CAMP SCHEDULE

U.S. Army STEM Engineering & Construction Camp
Vicksburg, Miss., June 11-17, 2023
 
U.S. Air Force STEM Engineering & Construction Camp
Scott Air Force Base, Ill., June 16-22, 2023
 
U.S. Marine Corps STEM Engineering & Construction Camp
Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 18-24, 2023
 
U.S. Air Force Academy STEM Engineering & Construction Camp
Colorado Springs, Colo., June, 2023
 
U.S. Navy STEM Engineering & Construction Camp
Port Hueneme, Calif., July 16-22, 2023

The 2023 application window has closed!

Mentors Wanted! Help Inspire Future Engineers

The success of the SAME Camps Program depends on the experience and talents contributed by staff, cadets, college students, teachers, and other volunteers that come from our many SAME Posts and partner organizations. They fill critical mentor and staff roles onsite each week.
 
For the 2023 camp season, SAME is recruiting candidates for the following positions: Mentors (8-20 per camp); Assistant Mentors/Squad Leaders (4 to 10 per camp); Support Loggies (3 to 10 per camp); and Staff (3 to 10 per camp).
 
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Steve Taylor, SAME Camps Program Manager, at staylor@same.org.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

THE 2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WINDOW HAS CLOSED!

Once again, the San Diego Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) will be granting scholarships to local college and university students in 2023. This year, our target is to award scholarship amounts ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Pursuant with the 2023 SAME Strategic Plan, this year's scholarship program will be open to individuals pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Architecture.

In addition, we have three specific scholarships honoring Captain Tom Crane, Rear Admiral Ben Montoya, and Jackie Price-Dunn. The Jackie Price-Dunn scholarship will be awarded to a female applicant who, in addition to meeting all other requirements, best represents the ideals that Jackie demonstrated: a dedication to professional excellence, proactive involvement in the local community, and a passion for helping others to reach their personal goals.

Applications are accepted directly from students online. The candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students and display enthusiastic promise in their studies. Grade point average will not be the only consideration. Involvement in other professional activities and organizations, employment and internship history, future plans, and financial need are among other key considerations. 

You must be a SAME member and member of the San Diego Post to apply for the scholarship and student membership is FREE for students 25 and under. Anyone out of that category (ie., prior military) can join as young members. Young member rates are $40 for the year. 

CLICK HERE TO JOIN SAME!

If you have any questions regarding the Post scholarship program, or have problem accessing the application portal, please email Mary Londquist, San Diego Post Scholarship Director, at mlondquist@oescgroup.com. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 SAN DIEGO POST SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!!

Jaime Cervantes – Junior, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering - $15,000 (CAPT Tom Crane Award)
Killian Colin – Graduate Student, San Diego State University, Environmental Engineering - $12,000
Michael Morrissey Hansen - Senior, San Diego State University, Environmental Engineering - $13,000 (RADM Ben Montoya Award)

2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Minghua Ong – Senior, University of California San Diego, Bioengineering - $15,000 (CAPT Tom Crane Award)
Chris Colandene (Naval ROTC) – Senior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering - $13,000 (RADM Ben Montoya Award)
Rachel Fernandez ‐ Sophomore, CSU San Marcos, Software Engineering - $12,000 (Jackie Price-Dunn Award)
Middle Row:
Rachel Astete Vasquez (USN Veteran) – Graduate Student, San Diego State University, Engineering Sciences - $8,000
Killian Colin – Senior, San Diego State University, Environmental Engineering - $8,000
Justin Daus (Naval ROTC) – Senior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering - $8,000
Bottom Row:
Andrew Ruff (USMC Veteran) – Sophomore, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering - $8,000
Miguel Molina – Freshman, CSU San Marcos, Electrical Engineering - $5,000
Joshua O'Connell – Junior, San Diego State University - $5,000

2020 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Chrestina Mansoor - Senior, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering - $15,000 (CAPT Tom Crane Award)
Chris Colandene (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) – Junior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering - $13,000 (RADM Ben Montoya Award)
Rachel Astete Vasquez (US Navy Veteran) – PhD Grad Student, University of California San Diego / San Diego State University, Engineering Sciences - $12,000 (Jackie Price-Dunn Award)
Joseph Yarrington (US Navy Veteran) – Senior, New School of Architecture & Design, Construction Management - $7,000
Justin Daus (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) – Junior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering - $7,000
Gabriela Rojas – Freshman, California State University San Marcos, Software Engineering - $7,000
Jaime Cervantes – Freshman, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering - $7,000
Daniel Schneider (Nat Guard ROTC) – Senior, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering - $5,000
Minghua Ong – Junior, University of California San Diego, Bioengineering - $5,000
Dakota Newsome (Marine Corps) – Senior, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering - $5,000
Alan Clemenson (US Navy Veteran) – Senior, San Diego State University, Electrical Engineering - $5,000
Holly Hays (US Navy Veteran) - Senior, San Diego State University, Environmental Engineering - $4,000
Brandon Ryczek (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) – Junior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering - $4,000
Ellie Roy – Sophomore, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering - $4,000

2019 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Rachel Astete-Vasquez - San Diego State University - $8,000 (Jackie Price‐Dunn Award)
Kenny Huynh - San Diego State University - $8,000 (RADM Ben Montoya Award)
Jacob Martinez - San Diego State University - $7,000 (CAPT Tom Crane Award)
Daniel Riedel - San Diego State University - $7,000
Arlene Gee - San Diego Community College - $5,000
Donovan Stacy - San Diego State University - $5,000

Daniel Schneider - San Diego State University - $5,000


2018 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS


Allison Furmidge - University of California, San Diego, Bioengineering - $2,000

Daniela Holguin - Woodbury University, Architecture - $2,000

Daniel Schneider - San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering – $2,000

Devon Woodfine - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - $2,000

Kokila Perera - University of California, San Diego, Bioengineering - $2,000

Marcelle Rico - Woodbury University, Architecture - $2,000

Nayeli Millet - Woodbury University, Architecture - $2,000

Neve Foresti - University of California, San Diego, Bioengineering - $2,000

Regina Amirova - Woodbury University, Architecture - $2,000

Connor Fenwick - San Diego State University, Civil Engineering - $3,250

Jennifer Seibel - University of California, San Diego, Environmental Engineering - $3,250

Minghua Ong - University of California, San Diego, Bioengineering - $3,250

Nikolette Mazzoula - San Diego State University, Civil Engineering - $3,250

Daniel Riedel - San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering - $4,500

Jacob Martinez - San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering - $4,500

Ciwar El-Tayeh - University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering - $5,000 (Jackie Price-Dunn Award winner)


2017 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 


COLLEGE STUDENTS:
Alexandra Heinritz - JR, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering – $1,500

Cole Jacobs (Veteran) - JR, San Diego State University, Aerospace Engineering – $1,500
David Hagadorn – JR, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering – $1,500
Devon Woodfine – FM, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - $1,500
Jose Ascencio – SR, Woodbury University, Architecture - $3,500
Kyle Wallace (Veteran) - SR, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering – $1,500
Aaron Hawkins (Veteran) - SR, Woodbury University, Architecture - $3,500
Connor Fenwick (ROTC) - SR, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering – $3,500
Luis Espinoza - SR, Woodbury University, Architecture - $3,500
Maria Caneja - SR, Woodbury University, Architecture - $3,500
Marika Hale – SR, University of California, San Diego, Environmental Engineering - $3,500
Trenton Saunders - SR, University of California Los Angeles, Civil Engineering – $3,500
Sara Masjedi – SR, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering – $5,000 (Jackie Price-Dunn Award winner)

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Johnathan Foster – SR, Torrey Pines High School, Mechanical Engineering - $1,000
Jordan Moossazadeh – SR, San Diego Jewish Academy, Computer Engineering - $1,000
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Who We Are

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) builds leaders and leads collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges. Founded in 1920, the Society unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security.

With a National Office in Alexandria, Va., and 100 Posts around the world, SAME provides its nearly 28,000 members with extensive opportunities for training, education, and professional development through a robust offering of conferences, workshops, networking events, publications, webinars, and other member-driven programs.

With a membership that includes recent service academy graduates and retired military officers, enlisted personnel and NCOs, project managers, corporate executives, academic leaders, uniformed and public sector professionals and private sector experts, SAME bridges the gaps between critical stakeholders to help secure our nation. ME Mission

“Build leaders and lead collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges.”

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