Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is sponsored by U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP). GEMS is a summer STEM enrichment program where students experience real-world, hands-on STEM activities at select U. S.

Army Research Labs. It also recruits Teachers and Near-Peer Mentors (college students) who receive a stipend for their assistance.

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step3. question}} {{programsMatch. length}} PROGRAMS MEET YOUR NEEDS Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) 2026 Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade States: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.

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, Delaware, DoD Dependents Schools – Europe, DoD Dependents Schools – Pacific, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, US Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virtual, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming For high school students, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is an opportunity to compete for scholarships and recognition by present­ing the results of their STEM projects before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers.

Students also get access to hands-on workshops, panel discussions, career exploration, research lab visits and networking.

LEARN MORE Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia Spend your summer in a university research lab or one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique internship opportunity.

Experience firsthand the innovation and research driving the future of our country! And prepare for competitive college admissions and the next step in your STEM journey.

LEARN MORE Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade For kindergarten through sixth graders, Camp Invention is an exciting, week-long summer adventure with activities that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation.

Throughout the week, children rotate through various modules that encourage them to work together, seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century skills.

LEARN MORE Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade States: Alabama, Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas For middle and high school students, Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a summer STEM enrichment program that takes place at participating U.S. Army Research Centers and Laboratories.

GEMS’ mission is to interest young people, who might not otherwise give serious thought to becoming scientists or engineers, in STEM careers early enough that they can attain the appropriate academic training. LEARN MORE Army STEM Teacher Fellowships provides an opportunity to get summer research experience at participating U.S. Army Laboratories and Centers.

This enriching reinforces teachers’ content knowledge through research experience and interactions with U.S. Army and DoD scientists and engineers. Teachers can translate this knowledge and experience into enhanced STEM research curricula and enriched learning for their students.

LEARN MORE Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade eCYBERMISSION is a free, virtual STEM competition for 6-9 grade students that promotes teamwork, self-discovery, and the real-life applications of STEM. Students form teams of 2-4, led by an adult Team Advisor, and select a problem in their community to investigate with science or solve with engineering.

LEARN MORE A confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships. FREE with AEOP scholarships Locations across the country Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) A summer STEM enrichment program where students experience real-world, hands-on STEM activities at select U.S. Army Research Labs.

GEMS also recruits Teachers and Near-Peer Mentors (college students) who receive a stipend for their assistance. Locations across the country A virtual STEM competition where students, in teams of 2-4, choose a problem in their community to investigate with science or solve with engineering, competing for Savings Bond prizes.

Virtual program; open to all 50 states, U.S. territories and DoDEA schools worldwide A DoD-sponsored STEM competition where students submit original research to their regional symposium and compete individually to win scholarships and a chance to advance and compete at the National JSHS.

All 50 states, U.S. territories and DoDEA schools in Europe and the Pacific A paid, hands-on research opportunity with real-world STEM experiences alongside renowned scientists and engineers in labs throughout the country. Summer and year-round opportunities High school and undergraduate students Locations across the country A paid, professional research opportunity at U.S. Army Research Labs and Centers.

Graduate students, PhD candidates, recent master’s graduate, or postdoctoral students Locations across the country A professional development program providing middle and high school educators with virtual training and authentic summer research experiences alongside world-class scientists and engineers at Army Research Centers.

Middle and high school STEM teachers Summer research and curriculum development Online professional development and onsite research options STEM Enrichment Activities STEM Enrichment activities spark student interest in STEM from the earliest grades through high school. They also provide experiential learning opportunities for educators.

Our programs are great for all students and teachers, and are designed to complement classroom learning and teaching by providing exciting, engaging, hands-on experiences. EXPLORE STEM Competitions are designed to expose students to scientific research methods and engineering principles in an interactive, hands-on way, and enables them to compete for recognition, scholarships and awards.

EXPLORE Internships & Fellowships AEOP Internships and Fellowships help you gain the skills and experience you need today to prepare for the STEM careers of tomorrow. As an intern or fellow, you will conduct cutting-edge research in a state-of-the-art facility alongside a professional STEM mentor.

EXPLORE The Department of War provides a variety of opportunities that enable students to pursue STEM education through fellowships, grants and tuition-for-service programs. EXPLORE AEOP alumni are doing amazing things. Hear what our alumni learned and what they’re up to now.

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Research Experiences for Stem Educators and Teaches, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), eCybermission Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) Grade: Undergraduate Student Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Camp Invention, eCYBERMISSION, JSHS Introducing the New Army STEM Education Consortium Rochester, NY — 6 May 2026 — The Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC) has been awarded a 10-year cooperative agreement by the U.S. Department of the Army Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Army STEM) to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of STEM education and workforce development programs serving students and educators across the United States.

ASEC […] Building Confidence, Connections, and Careers Through GEMS AEOP’s Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program brings together students, mentors, and educators to explore STEM in hands-on, collaborative ways.

In this blog, high school students Isabella Lugo Frasqueri and Amy Claudio, college student Zainob Adeyemi, high school teacher Ivy Williams, and drone technology expert Roger Maxim Pecina shared how GEMS […] Spotlight on a Future Innovator: Lawrence Dao Meet Lawrence Dao, a tenth grader at Lawrence Virtual School in Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence’s favorite subject is math—he enjoys exploring its real-world applications.

Picking the Right PhD Program By Victoria Cinnater, PhD candidate and outreach specialist for AEOP’s Internships and Fellowships program. In my last blog post, I covered financial packages for STEM PhD students and how they’re funded. While finances are a major factor in deciding where to go, they’re not the only thing that matters.

Meet the Educators Guiding Young Innovators at JSHS The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) recognizes teachers every year for their dedication to mentoring student researchers, guiding projects from idea to presentation, and fostering the confidence and curiosity that empower their young scientists. Each year, JSHS selects 10 standout teachers for the Teacher Award.

Learn about and hear from this year’s winners–the amazing […] Kayla Pagan: A journey from engineering a solar-powered JSS car to designing transmission lines Kayla Pagan, a recent graduate from Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, FL, currently works as a transmission engineer at Tampa Electric (TECO).