SAME Honolulu Post

2025 HAWAII STATE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR SAME Honolulu Post is proud to continue its support of the Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair (HSSEF) sponsored by the Hawaii Academy of Science. The 2025?HSSEF?will be held at Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall from March 31 to April 2, 2025. ? The Honolulu Post is looking for six (6) project judges to evaluate the junior and senior engineering projects on April 1 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The Honolulu Post will present awards to the most outstanding juniors and seniors. To volunteer as a judge, please?contact?Elisa A. Hammer, Honolulu Post's Youth Programs Chair, no later than March 28 at?[email protected]?or call/text 808-551-6584. ? HSSEF?is the culminating event that stimulates interest in science and encourages student entry into a science-related career. Students have the opportunity to interact with professional scientists and engineers at the event where excellence of student achievement is recognized and rewarded. ? Mahalo for your support of Hawaii's youth!

Miami Federal is thrilled to stand behind Alyssa Augustin as she campaigns for Elected Director of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)! We first connected with Alyssa at this year’s SAME Honolulu Post STEM Camp, where Miami Federal proudly served as a Titanium Sponsor and hands-on volunteer during one of the camp’s dynamic skill challenges. Since that moment, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Alyssa and the exceptional team at Sea Engineering, Inc., deepening our respect for her unwavering commitment to the A/E/C industry. Alyssa is the embodiment of a STEM leader—driven, innovative, and passionate about mentorship and advancing the engineering profession. Her leadership potential is undeniable, and we are honored to champion her as she takes this next exciting step. We strongly encourage our industry peers to support Alyssa in her candidacy for SAME Elected Director. She will be a catalyst for positive impact within SAME and the broader engineering community. Good luck Alyssa! Chris Conger weaver prosper #SAME #STEMLeadership #EngineeringExcellence #MiamiFederal #SEAEngineering #STEMCamp #FutureOfEngineering

!! ATTENTION !! The JETC YP Stipend Application Window has been extended to MARCH 19! Take advantage of this great opportunity! Rules: Stipends to attend the 2025 Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo (JETC) will be awarded to active SAME Young Professionals (YP) and Enlisted members who have demonstrated support of SAME at the Post, Regional, and/or National level and who might not otherwise be able to attend. Young Professional recipients must attend the YP Community of Interest (COI) meeting, and the Enlisted Members must attend the Enlisted Member COI meeting at JETC. The Stipends will provide complimentary registration, round-trip flights, and a hotel stay of up to four nights. Recipients will be accepted based on: SAME Participation; Professional Development; and Accomplishments. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eVeUAbtE

I am honored to announce my candidacy for Elected Director of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) representing the SAME Honolulu Post. This role is an opportunity to build on my contributions at both the local and national levels while advancing initiatives aligned with SAME’s mission. Link to vote: https://lnkd.in/gksgu_yG Here’s my vision for how we can advance together: ? Expanding STEM Outreach: As a co-leader of the SAME Honolulu Post’s STEM Camp on the North Shore of Oahu, I’ve seen the transformative impact of inspiring the next generation of engineers and leaders. I’m committed to growing programs like these across the Society. ? Supporting the Pacific Pivot: From my base in Hawaii, I work at the intersection of coastal engineering and national security. As co-chair of the Pacific Industry Forum, we bring together government, industry, and community stakeholders to tackle challenges unique to the Pacific region. As this region grows in strategic importance for national security, I aim to support SAME’s resources and partnerships to address the critical?infrastructure and preparedness priorities. ? Empowering Future Leaders: As a proud graduate of the 2025 SAME Leadership Development Program, I have learned that leadership is about serving today while preparing for tomorrow. I am passionate about mentorship and creating teams that inspire others to step into leadership roles, ensuring SAME’s mission continues to thrive. I’m incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received from mentors and colleagues along this journey, and I’m ready to give back by serving as an Elected Director. Your vote will enable me to continue driving initiatives that make a real impact on our Society and beyond, so if you're in SAME, please vote and make your voice heard! https://lnkd.in/gksgu_yG #Leadership #STEM #PacificPivot #SAME #SAMELDP #EngineeringExcellence SAME Young Professionals COI #SharinTheValue

Had a fantastic time today at the Society of American Military Engineers Young Professionals event at the University of Hawaii baseball game! It was especially exciting to see several first-time attendees, including volunteers from our recent SAME Honolulu Post STEM camp! It's always inspiring to see young professionals growing and stepping into leadership roles within the community and our uniformed services. Looking forward to more events like this where we can continue to connect, grow, and empower one another! #Leadership #STEM SAME Young Professionals COI #SAME #GrowingLeaders

UH Manoa Baseball? Date and Time:?Friday, February 28, 2025 @ 6:35 sharp Location:?Les Murakami Stadium, 1337 Lower Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822 ? ?Event Highlights: - Baseball!?UH Manoa is taking on the Northeastern Huskies (Boston). - Perfect opportunity to relax, network, and?root, root, root for the home team. ? Cost:? -?FREE?admission. SAME Honolulu Post will pick up your ticket! Whether you're a baseball fanatic or it'll be your first time to a UH game, this is your chance to let loose and enjoy an evening with your fellow SAME members. Being a Young Member (?<?39 ) is not a requirement; mentors are welcome too. - Bring a Non-SAME member friend and introduce them to the SAME community and we’ll sweeten the deal with a?FREE?drink/snack for you and your guest!?The Non-SAME member should work with an interest in military engineering, architecture, construction, and related fields or be part of a uniformed service. -?Don't miss out on the fun! Grab your spot today before tickets run out! RSVP to?[email protected]?by C.O.B. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Applications close March 12, 2025, for our STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps. ?https://ow.ly/LUBM50V6fS2 High schoolers will join us for an action-packed weeklong experience with the chance to dive into hands-on activities, connect with fellow innovators, and discover the exciting world of engineering at one of five active military bases. Your STEM journey awaits—let’s build something amazing together! #STEM #Camps #Engineering #Construction

This week, SAME Honolulu Post hosted our 2025 Engineers Week Kick-Off Luncheon along with the Hawaii Council Of Engineering Societies at the Hale Koa Hotel's Waikiki Ballroom Showroom with over 100 attendees. We were honored to have Dr. Brennon Morioka, Dean, University of Hawaii - College of Engineering give a keynote presentation on UH College of Engineering – Where We Are and What’s Next. Honolulu Post president CAPT Stephen Padhi presented Dr. Morioka with a Honolulu Post surfboard plaque for generously giving us his time.

Day 2 of Engineers Week is a wrap! The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Honolulu Post hosted a Kick-Off Luncheon at Hale Koa Waikiki Ballroom. We were honored to have Dr. Brennon Morioka, Dean of the University of Hawaii - College of Engineering and Captain Stephen Padhi, SAME Honolulu Post’s President as the luncheon’s guest speakers. Mahalo to SAME Honolulu Post and HCES for sponsoring this event! DiscoverE #eweek #engineersweek #eweek2025 #engineersweek2025

SAME Honolulu Post hosted our inaugural SAME STEM Camp in Hawaii this past weekend, right in time for Engineers Week. We are thankful for our amazing 28-person volunteer team! After seven months of planning, their dedication and passion truly shone as they took care of our high school campers. This weekend was all about mentorship, enhancing the STEM pipeline, creating friendships, and learning about STEM careers. Special thanks to camp co-directors Alyssa Agustin, PMP and Samantha Long, PMP! We were honored to welcome the SAME Pacific Regional Vice President Joshua Biggers, PE, PMP, LEED AP, MBA, who shared his career journey with the students. Thank you Josh for driving to and from camp each day delivering hot meals for us to help reduce the workload for our cooks. We were also inspired by NAVFAC Pacific LT Maggie Martins’ presentation about her career journey and the incredible curriculum she prepared for the campers including orienteering through the woods! We had an impactful presentation from CAPT (ret.) Alexander (Al) Hutchison, P.E., F.SAME who helped us understand how we can pursue the things we love in STEM and what types of majors are out there. A sincere thank you to our sponsors HDR, Miami Federal, GHD, AECOM, Scout, ECC, Sea Engineering, Inc., Pond & Company, Caroline Roberts, GISP, F.SAME, and for the support and guidance we have received from our many contributors. You have all made a huge impact, thank you! [This post was adapted from Alyssa Agustin,'s original post]