CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!!
Each year, SAME's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Camps help guide more than 200 high school students to pursue a STEM career and inspire many to apply to a service academy or ROTC. The camps rely on the volunteer support of mentors and staff from across SAME and beyond. There are many types of opportunities available. The pool of applicants is always impressive in their talents and achievements despite the obstacles they face.
HOWARD “WILSON” BORUM, IV has ambitions to become an aerospace engineering officer in the Air Force. Wilson is currently attending Grassfield High School and loves to run every night and is in multiple clubs including the environmental club. He is part of the Technology Student Association (TSA) which is an after school club that teaches animatronics and automation systems. “It is important to me that I can serve my country and help protect the ones I love.” Says Borum.
NAHUEL ALBAYRAK is from Crownsville, MD. This fall, Nahuel will be a junior at Chesapeake Science Point High School, in Hanover, MD. He is a member of the math and robotics team and received a County Citation for Outstanding Achievement in Math. Nahuel also was co-captain of the school robotics team at the Vex National competition in Iowa in 2017, and received a Naval Science Award from the Office of Naval Research Science and Technology for his science fair project on Cryptography and Stenography. He plays varsity and club soccer, and was part of the Olympic Development Team in 2016 and 2017. Nahuel is interested in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, but wants to experience a broad spectrum of STEM disciplines. His life motto is “the harder I work, the luckier I get”.
MIX AND MINGLE AT VANGUARD
Thank you to everyone that was able to join us for our mix and mingle! The Virginia Peninsula Post hosted a social at the Vanguard Brewery, in Hampton, down King Street from Langley AFB. VPP provided appetizers of boneless chicken, each with a different dipping sauce. A few took advantage of the brewery’s tasty beverages but don’t worry, nobody needed an Uber to get home. A good time was had by all.
RECAP OF BUSH TOUR
On Monday, December 17, 2018 several SAME members enjoyed a tour of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). They toured the hanger bay, flight deck, bridge, and the George H.W. Bush ship’s museum. The ship is a Nimitz Class nuclear aircraft carrier built by the Newport News Shipbuilding Company and was commissioned on January 10, 2009. 47,000 tons of structural steel and about a million pounds of aluminum make up this behemoth. The top speed exceeds 30 knots (34.5 mph) using four 21-feet diameter bronze screws (propellers) powered by two nuclear reactors. The ship carries over 80 combat aircraft and approximately 6,000 personnel. The ship towers 20 stories above the waterline with a 4.5-acre flight deck. Being 1,092 feet long, the ship is nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall. The USS George H.W. Bush is named after the 41st President of the United States, who was also a naval aviator during World War II. She cost $6.2 billion.
VMI Student Chapter
We had a tremendous turn out at VMI's Student Chapter meeting!! It was very informative and 62 cadets are interested in learning more about SAME and what we offer. During our SAME meeting with the students, Jamie Weist, PE (with Kimley-Horn and VMI alum) discussed the benefits of SAME to the students, helped them register for SAME, and elected their officers. This meeting, they had officers from each branch of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force) give presentations on what it means to be an officer and engineer. Following the presentations, they enjoyed pizza and networking with the cadets.