# SIGNAL Media’s Disruptive by Design: AFCEA’S Mission to Empower STEM Education

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Podcast: [Disruptive by Design, A SIGNAL Media Podcast, AFCEA Emerging Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/disruptive-by-design-a-signal-media-podcast-afcea-emerging-leaders-7030027)
Published: 2025-11-21T15:03:35+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandra-jontz/episodes/SIGNAL-Medias-Disruptive-by-Design-AFCEAS-Mission-to-Empower-STEM-Education-e3b9he1
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## Resource

Welcome to this special episode of Disruptive by Design. HostKimberly Underwood sits down with Manager Emily Lund and Coordinator Brittany Cardenas—team members from AFCEA International’s Educational Foundation , the nonprofit philanthropic arm of the member-based association. The foundation provides incentives, opportunities andassistance to student and teachers engaged in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines, with programs focused on information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications and electronics supporting thecyber, defense, homeland security and intelligence communities. The foundation, in conjunction with AFCEA chapters worldwide, provides more than $2 million inscholarships a year. We’ve released this episode to coincide with the upcomingGiving Tuesday global day of giving. On this Giving Tuesday (or throughout the year), please consider a tax-deductible donation to the AFCEA Educational Foundation . Your donations help AFCEA empower teachers and students and strengthens the future workforce.

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