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The Student Mentoring Program (SMP) is sponsored by the Society of American Military Engineers-Omaha Post

The program is designed to stimulate Omaha area secondary school students' interest and excitement in STEM (science, technology, engineering/architecture and math). The program has been ongoing since 1994 and has offered more than 3000 students an opportunity to participate in “real-life” projects facilitated by professional engineers and architects and other science-related professions. The progr

STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps 01/17/2026

Don’t miss our camp and scholarship application deadlines!


Applications for SAME’s STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps close March 11, 2026. Students will engage in hands-on engineering and construction activities under the mentorship of SAME professionals and volunteers from the local engineering community.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4g9uz0Y

Applications for SMP Post President Award Scholarships close March 1, 2026. Scholarships will be awarded to two graduating high school seniors who have participated in the SAME Omaha Post’s Student Mentoring Program (SMP). This is a renewable scholarship if renewal applications are completed each year, and the requirements continue to be met. The scholarships are $2,500/year for the awardees for up to four years. The maximum scholarship amount, including renewals, is $10,000.

Apply here: https://www.same.org/omaha/scholarships/

STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps SAME’s STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps offer high school students interested in a highly unique STEM experience the chance to spend a week at a military base learning engineering, construction and design, while developing leadership skills and discovering the potential of a career in STEM.

Photos from SAME SMP's post 02/25/2025

SAME Omaha Student Mentoring Program Engineering Workshop 2025 with the USACE

USACE Omaha District inspires next generation of engineers 02/25/2025

These yearly workshops with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) keep getting better. For the past three years we have partnered with the USACE to provide a workshop for our SAME, Omaha Post Student Mentoring Program. The students are fully engaged during presentations and are very competitive when it comes to the build contest. As always, the presenters were wonderful and we greatly appreciate their time spent with our students.

Learn more about the workshop in this article written by the USACE, Omaha District.

If you would like to know how to get your school involved in our program, please message us or email us at [email protected]. Our SAME program runs from September to the final presentations in April.

USACE Omaha District inspires next generation of engineers Elkhorn, Nebraska – More than 150 middle and high school students got a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering and construction at the 2025 E...

02/12/2025

Looking forward to our USACE workshop tomorrow! We are planning on having 160 students in attendance!

Photos from Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)'s post 02/12/2025
09/19/2024

SAME SMP Teacher/Mentor Orientation Dinner Tonight! Did you miss the invite?

09/13/2024

Our Engineering Program’s kickoff meeting for teachers and mentors is next week! We currently have 27 teams!

I have 5 spots open for mentors. We lost a school but gained four. I'm still talking with two high schools so I might need more mentors.

If your school does not have a team, let’s get one started there. We still have time.

08/11/2024

Schools are starting back and we are gearing up for the 2024-2025 STEM Competition! At this point, I believe all middle school and high school teams are returning to our competition. New school teams are forming now! We kick off the end of September!

We are gaining at least four new middle schools and some of our existing high schools will have more teams this year. And we still have room for more schools! If you have a child, student, teacher, or school that would be interested, let’s talk. New mentors are invited to get involved too!

Our program was started in 1994 to grow the interest of STEM activities among middle school and high school students to increase the amount of students entering and finishing college with engineering and architecture degrees. The program is based on “Real World” experiences in engineering and architecture. Today, we remain a one of a kind program.

Please share this post with those you know that might benefit from being a part of our program!

Photos from Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)'s post 07/02/2024

SAME STEM Camps!

04/11/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable night of recognition and celebration as we honor the outstanding students who have wowed us with their presentations today!

Awards night tonight at 7:00!

04/09/2024

Ready for Competition Day?

Thursday, April 11th!

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