SDSU Student Chapter
San Diego State University Student Chapter
About the Student Chapter
The San Diego State University Student Chapter of the SAME San Diego Post was established in October 2011 with the mission of supporting national security and organizations that support national security. The accomplished professionals who are affiliated with the Post are an excellent mentorship resource for engineering students at SDSU.
The Chapter has approximately 20 active members, most of whom are student-veterans, who genuinely support the mission of SAME. Many student members are veterans with a Veterans Administration disability classification of 30% or greater and who are in school under the Wounded Warriors Act. There are approximately 1,000 veterans on campus with 147 active duty and veterans in the engineering program.
The Chapter has a Constitution and Bylaws approved by the Post and SAME National Headquarters and is a recognized SDSU Student Organization. Members must be currently enrolled students of SDSU.
About the Student Advisor
Patricia Reily, Ed.D. (Commander, USN, retired)
Troops to Engineers SERVICE Director
College of Engineering
San Diego State University
As a former Senior Naval Officer, Dr. Patricia Reily’s Navy career encompassed a wide array of jobs in command, operations, human resources management, recruiting, program management, education and training. Subsequent to her military career, Dr. Reily managed the University of San Francisco’s Tutor Mentor Outreach Program and was the Deputy Campus Director of Americorps National Civilian Community Corps in San Diego.
As the Director of the Troops to Engineers SERVICE (Success in Engineering for Recent Veterans through Internship and Career Experiences) Program, Dr. Reily encourages student-veterans in engineering to network with professional organizations such as SAME.
Benefits of Membership
- Access to high quality, professionally oriented programs and activities that engender camaraderie and facilitate and improve communication among students, the military services and private sector firms
- Excellent networking and mentoring opportunities with engineering/construction professionals and military engineers
- Advancement of scientific and engineering education through professional development
- Mentorship opportunities with Post members
- Recognition of student members by the Post
- Opportunities to give back through veteran and community outreach
- Participation in Post-sponsored workshops, lunches, annual golf tournament and other Post activities
Activities and Outreach
- Involvement in Post activities through volunteering and becoming Young Members
- Mentors at SAME/Seabees Engineering and Construction Camp
- Outreach to active duty military personnel (especially wounded warriors) to encourage their pursuit of higher education endeavors
- Promote senior projects that benefit wounded warriors
Chapter Meetings
The Chapter holds a monthly leadership board meeting and general body meeting in the Dean’s Conference Room at SDSU. A pizza lunch is funded by the Post at the monthly general body meetings. Topics of the meetings include planning for future activities and events, and guest speakers on a variety of professional topics.
SAME SD Post Troops to Engineers/SDSU Student Chapter Mentor Program
If you would like to become a part of the SAME SD Post Troops to Engineers and SDSU Student Chapter Mentor Program fill out the form here! SAME SD Post Mentor Form
And for further information please contact Dr. Patricia Reily at (619) 594-5849 or e-mail at preily@projects.sdsu.edu.
Student Chapter Contact and SAME Information
To learn more about the SAME SDSU Student Chapter, contact Dr. Patricia Reily at (619) 594-5849 or e-mail at preily@projects.sdsu.edu. You can also visit the SAME SDSU Student Chapter website by clicking here.