GEMS program featured in Harlem Times
Posted on December 8, 2017
Throughout the summer, students who participated in the newest Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program, had the opportunity to learn from engineers and Near-Peer Mentors; demonstrations of science and engineering reality that these aspiring engineers’ had only dreamt about before. Located at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center […] See More
Opening Doors and Creating Hope for Students as a Unite Host Site
Posted on December 8, 2017
By Marcia Robin-Stoute It is critical to engage students from priority population and underrepresented communities in quality science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning and career exploration. Many career possibilities that some of us take for granted are not necessarily presented as options for minority students. They have no idea that they, too, can […] See More
Rediscovering STEM Through the Eyes of My GEMS Students
Posted on November 20, 2017
By Jordan Edmond Every summer, students in fifth through 11th grade come from varying regions, with varying levels of experience and unique interests to spend an entire week on a military base. For this week, they are all scientists and engineers, experiencing firsthand what a military-grade laboratory has to offer. Gains in the Education of […] See More
AEOP Attends STEM Fair in New York City
Posted on October 23, 2017
AEOP was pleased to attend the National Association for College Admission Counseling STEM College and Career Fair in New York City on Sunday, Oct. 15. NACAC STEM College and Career Fairs expose high school students to higher education institutions and careers that offer opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math. AEOP representatives spoke […] See More
AEOP awards partner grants to increase diverse student engagement in STEM
Posted on October 12, 2017
COLUMBUS, OHIO (October 12, 2017): The U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program, in collaboration with Battelle, has awarded grants to five organizations and technical associations to expand student participation in enriching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) exploration and learning, particularly for priority population students. AEOP offers students, from elementary school through undergraduate education, and educators […] See More
Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) in the News
Posted on September 12, 2017
The Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) GEMS program in Aberdeen, Maryland, was recently featured in U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – U.S. Army Research Laboratory (CCDC-ARL) and APG news. ARL, the Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense and the Communications-Electronics Research Development and Engineering Center have been working together for four years to offer science, […] See More
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