Find your AEOP Pathway
Camp Invention®
A confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships.
- Summer program
- Rising grades K-6
- 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.
- Summer program
- Rising grades 5-12
- FREE of cost
- Locations across the country
eCYBERMISSION
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.
- School year competition
- Grades 6-9
- FREE of cost
- Virtual program; open to all 50 states, U.S. territories and DoDEA schools worldwide
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
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.
- School year competition
- Grades 9-12
- FREE of cost
- All 50 states, U.S. territories and DoDEA schools in Europe and the Pacific
AEOP Internships
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
- Stipended opportunity
- Locations across the country
AEOP Fellowships
A paid, professional research opportunity at U.S. Army Research Labs and Centers.
- Year-round opportunities
- Graduate students, PhD candidates, recent master’s graduate, or postdoctoral students
- Locations across the country
AEOP Teacher Fellowships
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
- Stipend opportunity
- Online professional development and onsite research options
Explore Program Types
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
Competitions
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
Scholarships & Grants
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
Meet Our Students
AEOP alumni are doing amazing things. Hear what our alumni learned and what they’re up to now.
Harrish Ganesh
Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)
Grade: 10th Grade
Obioma Chukwu
Research Experiences for Stem Educators and Teaches, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), eCybermission
Nicole Schnabel
Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP)
Grade: Undergraduate Student
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Latest Blog Posts
September 25, 2025
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 […]
September 16, 2025
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.
September 12, 2025
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.
September 10, 2025
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 […]
August 25, 2025
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).
August 14, 2025
The Science of Sleep: Tips For A Better Night’s Rest
By: AEOP Membership Council Julie Yang I struggled with sleep throughout much of my life. On many nights, I could not fall asleep until hours after going to bed. Some nights, I would wake up in the darkness and lie there, not drifting off again until early dawn.