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Welcome to SAME@SDSU!

This is the official website of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) student chapter at San Diego State University (SDSU).

What is SAME?

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental, facility management, contracting, and acquisition fields and related disciplines in support of the United States' national security.

SAME was founded in March 1920.

What is SAME@SDSU?

We are the official student chapter to connect SDSU undergraduates with the military engineering industry by offering industry tours, scholarships, mentoring, volunteering and networking opportunities, and social activities that foster professional relationships and enhance future career opportunities.

SAME@SDSU was founded in October 2011.

Get Involved!

The best way to get involved is to join our Discord for the most up-to-date announcements, and attend our meetings, socials, and events.

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Membership is free and open to all majors.

Events Showcase

Check out some of our upcoming and past events!

Featured Event

Career Crawl Fall 2026
Date: 9/15 • Time: 9AM-4PM • La Jolla

Join us for an exciting day of site tours and networking opportunities at P2S, Burns & McDonnell, Stantec, and General Atomics!

Breakfast, lunch, and carpooling will be provided.

Please join our Discord for the latest information and updates.

Fall Registration is closed. Returning Spring 2027!
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Next Event

📄 Resume Workshop
Academic Workshop
Date: 10/26 • Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM • HH-150

This is an opportunity to network with industry professionals and receive feedback on your resume!

Register Here!

Next Event

🎳 STEM Bowling Social
Social
Date: 10/23 • Time: 4-6 PM • Location: Aztec Lanes @ Student Union

Join us for a fun night of bowling and socializing! Food & drinks will be provided.
This is a great opportunity to meet students from other clubs!

Registration Coming Soon

Past Events

Golf Social
Tailgate Social
Interview Workshop 2026
Bonfire Social 2025
2025-2026 Officers
Bowling Social 2026
Intro Party 2026
Career Crawl 2026

Benefits

Check out our benefits and programs!

Monthly Networking Luncheons

Sign up here to attend our monthly networking luncheons at locations such as the Admiral Baker Golf Course. Connect with professionals in the engineering & defense community, view their insightful presentations and perspectives, and make your next opportunity happen over lunch.

Save your spot!

We will contact you when your spot is available.

Sign Up for Luncheons

Details will be posted to our Discord.

Mentorship Program

Open to all, this eight-month program (October 2026 through May 2027) matches mentees with mentors who offer relevant expertise, guidance, feedback, and support. Pairings meet regularly online or in person to work toward goals developed during the program.

Applications are now closed.

Mentor matches announced early October.

Applications open again next year!

Contact: Damon DeYoung at ddeyoung@geosyntec.com.

Scholarship

The SAME San Diego Post 2026 STEM Scholarship opens applications at the end of this year. Details will be posted here and on our Discord. You must be a SAME member (free) to apply.

FE Exam Credentialing Program

Get professional support for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and become a licensed engineer-in-training. Open the Credentialing Review Course (CRC) Program Sheet or Apply Here.

Officers

2026 - 2027 Team

Tanish Gheewala
President
Tanish Gheewala
Computer Engineering
Hung Hoang
Vice President
Hung Hoang
Electrical Engineering
Eric Zezula
Treasurer
Eric Zezula
Aerospace Engineering
Isaiah Clemons
Secretary
Isaiah Clemons
Mechanical Engineering
Aidan Betschart
Events Chair
Aidan Betschart
Civil Engineering
Carlos Diaz
Fundraising Chair
Carlos Diaz
Aerospace Engineering
Mariana Escalante
Outreach Chair
Mariana Escalante
Aerospace Engineering
Malia Ishibashi
Marketing Chair
Malia Ishibashi
Environmental Engineering
Tyler Granger
Graphics Chair
Tyler Granger
Civil Engineering
Corbin Paul
Membership Chair
Corbin Paul
Mechanical Engineering

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