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.
Executive Community Structure
Vice Chairs
Danielle Hughes, Communications
Jeffrey Allen, Academia Engagement
Staff Liaison
Sarah Feighery, Program Manager
2026 SAME Undergraduate Innovation Design Challenge
Submissions for the 2025-26 SAME Undergraduate Innovation Design Challenge are due by February 6, 2026. This competition, led by the College Outreach COI, evaluates design projects that are being developed by student members as part of their degree curriculums and highlights the innovative thinking of the next generation of STEM professionals.
Learn more about the Innovation Design ChallengeUpcoming National Webinars
Related TME Articles – College Outreach
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Reducing Waste Through Soil Sorting
Soil sorting systems capable of screening the debris generated at remediation projects for the presence of contaminants can greatly reduce the volume needed for off-site transport and disposal. -
Leveraging Geophysical Technology for Military Munitions Remediation
At a densely forested and protected area within the Camp Croft Formerly Used Defense Site, advanced geophysical classification is being used to implement a large-scale, complex military munitions remedial action. -
Rethinking How PFAS Data is Presented
Utilizing knowledge-dense figures for sites impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances allows for a more comprehensive assessment, improves understanding of sources and distribution, and better informs cleanup decisions. -
Advancing Public Health Through Access to Clean Water
Utilizing skills learned as a member of U.S. Public Health Service, an engineer traveled as part of Engineers Without Borders to the Dodoma region of Tanzania and helped carry out a project that will provide safe drinking water for the rural village of Chamhawi.
