Andres Rodriguez
Posted on September 16, 2017
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Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Check Eligibility
Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alabama, Arizona, 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
Unite Check Eligibility
Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
For high school students, Unite is a pre-collegiate summer experience held at higher education institutions across the country. Unite encourages students to pursue college majors and careers in engineering and other STEM-related fields through a program of focused hands-on rigorous academics, enrichment and career exploration. LEARN MORE
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Check Eligibility
Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., 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
Travel Awards Check Eligibility
Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student
The travel award is designed to encourage AEOP program participants and alumni to engage in scientific meetings and technical symposia to showcase their STEM research. LEARN MORE