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

Victoria Hernandez
Program Manager, AFCEC

Immediate Past Community Chair

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

View Joshua’s leadership profile.

Upcoming National Webinars

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  March 11, 2026

  Webinar

  Navigating the Federal Budget Cycle Under Persistent Continuing Resolutions

  In an era where “standard” budget cycles have become the exception rather than the rule, federal agencies and contractors must understand the federal budget cycle and the limitations imposed by one Continuing Resolution (CR) after another.
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  March 18, 2026

  Webinar

  Successful Microgrid Projects for Dept. of War

  This webinar shares practices which are proven to provide successful outcomes on Garrison (fixed) microgrid projects for the Department of Defense (Department of War). Based on real-world expertise, the presenter will discuss various perspectives including that of supplier, integrator, microgrid owner, and specifier.
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  April 2, 2026

  Webinar

  New Nuclear Power Market Overview

  This webinar presents an overview of the new nuclear power market, including the leading technologies and their proposed applications. This in-depth discussion will span technological advances and overviews on the latest Generation 3+ Advanced Light Water Reactors, Generation 4 Non-Light Water Reactors, and Micro Reactor innovations.

Related TME Articles – K-12 STEM Outreach

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  In Situ Remediation in North Carolina

  January 26, 2026

  An in-situ remediation strategy employed at a pair of Formerly Used Defense Sites in North Carolina helped achieve No Further Action status following years of stalled progress.
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  Building a Partnership to Guide an Historic Rebuild

  January 26, 2026

  As the focus at Tyndall AFB after the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael shifted from recovery to rebuild, steadfast vision, partnership, and leadership were equally essential in navigating logistical hurdles across the various teams involved in managing the monumental program.
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  Delivering Water Resilience at Twentynine Palms

  January 26, 2026

  A new wastewater treatment plant at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center will enhance water reuse and sustainability in the arid environment of the Mojave Desert.
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  Tackling PFAS in the Groundwater at Cannon AFB

  January 26, 2026

  A pilot groundwater treatment system at Cannon AFB demonstrates an innovative, sustainable approach to remediating PFAS by combining advanced technology, flexible design, and reinjection strategies to protect the Ogallala Aquifer and public health.