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SAME Communities of Interest

SAME’s Communities of Interest offer members a chance to engage nationally with other professionals focused on a particular community of interest or demographic within the A/E/C industry.

In addition to monthly and quarterly calls, developing national webinars, assisting with SAME’s national awards and medals, and helping Posts with speakers and presenters, the Communities of Interest are a leading source for coordinating and reviewing the education and training for SAME national events and workshops, developing technical articles in TME, supporting national IGE projects, and other thought-leadership.

Communities of Interest List

Technical COIs

Human Capital COIs

Communities of Interest are a value-added member benefit any one can take advantage of. They offer numerous opportunities for personally and professionally rewarding experiences.

  • Helping young professionals with business and technical issues.
  • Keeping members up to date on emerging technologies.
  • Encouraging international business alliances in the STEM industry.
  • Working to improve industry-government business practices.
  • Working with high school and college students to encourage careers in the A/E/C industry.
  • Strengthening collaboration among military, government, industry and academia.

SAME Engage: The place to collaborate and network with A/E/C industry leaders in a joint service environment, on both local and national levels. (open to members only)

Chenega Architecture & Design Solutions NAVFAC Talent Network

2023 SAME Annual Report

The Young Professionals Community of Interest provides an outstanding opportunity to meet other Young Professionals members and participate in SAME at the national level. It’s also a great way to learn about and help shape all the events, training, leadership and mentorship opportunities throughout the Society.”

Lt. Col. Matt Altman, Ph.D., P.E., F.SAME, USAF, Chair, Young Member (Professionals) Community of Interest | 2015-2017