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The Senior Scientists and Engineers (SSE) is an organization of scientists, engineers, educators, physicians, and other professionals who volunteer their services to support the needs of government, education, and the community. SSE is sponsored by Education and Human Resources Programs at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

SSE’s purpose is to provide a forum for retired STEM professionals to continue making important contributions in their areas of expertise while enjoying the fellowship of their colleagues. Most members are retirees from government, academia, business, industry, or public service.

Some examples of SSE activities that support government, education, and the community include:

Review scientific and technical proposals and reports
Work with teachers and students in K-12 classrooms
Serve as reviewers for AAAS’s Science Books & Films
Organize presentations by leading STEM professionals on topics of current interest

The activities are currently focused on the “AAAS/SSE K-8 Science Volunteer Program,” which is aimed at mobilizing the large number of retired STEM professionals in the country to assist K-8 teachers. Initial components of this program are the MCPS Science Volunteer Project and the FCPS Science Volunteer Project, which recruit volunteers to assist teachers and students in Montgomery County, MD and Fairfax County, VA, respectively. We are working closely with two other volunteer programs, one led by Northeastern University and the other by the San Joaquin County (CA) Office of Education.

Please take some time to read about the AAAS/SSE K-8 Science Volunteer Program and consider volunteering to assist science teachers in your local schools. If you live in Montgomery (MD) or Fairfax (VA) counties, join their Projects. If you live elsewhere, this website can help you find other volunteer projects around the U.S., and also provides advice and guidelines for starting your own volunteer project. If you have questions, contact AAAS SSE.