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Fellowships Check Eligibility

Grades: Post Bachelors, Masters, Post Doctorate

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AEOP Fellowships provide professional research opportunities for graduate and post-graduate students in U.S. Army Research Labs and Centers focused on the most current and cutting-edge future modernization priorities of the Department of Defense. LEARN MORE

High School Internships Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

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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

Undergraduate Internships Check Eligibility

Grades: Undergraduate Student
States: Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Texas

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Interested in pursuing a career in STEM? Want to take the next step in STEM education? As an intern, gain first-hand exposure to the cutting-edge research that's happening in top university labs and U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers. Work under the mentorship of a professional scientist or engineer, learn about paths in your STEM field of interest, and develop the tools you need to get there. LEARN MORE

Camp Invention Check Eligibility

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas, Vermont

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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) 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

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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

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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

Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET)

For teachers, Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET) 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

Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
States: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

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For fifth to eighth grade students, Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) is a competition to create the fastest, most interesting and best crafted solar-vehicle possible. Students will design, build and race solar powered cars using engineering skills and principles of science and math, develop teamwork and problem solving abilities, investigate environmental issues and gain hands-on STEM skills. LEARN MORE

eCYBERMISSION Check Eligibility

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

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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

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

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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

Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Check Eligibility

Grades: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student

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For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in STEM disciplines, the Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship is an opportunity to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion. Students pursuing degrees related engineering, science, mathematics, architecture, oceanography and operations research are encouraged to apply. LEARN MORE

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Check Eligibility

Grades: Graduate Student

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For those pursuing a doctoral degree in a STEM discipline, the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship confers high honors upon its recipients, and allows them to attend whichever U.S. institution they choose. NDSEG Fellowships last for three years and pay for full tuition and all mandatory fees, a monthly stipend and up to $1,000 a year in medical insurance (this excludes dental and vision insurance). 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

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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

The Need

The need for STEM literacy – the ability to understand and apply concepts from science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to solve our nation’s most complex problems – is growing exponentially. STEM literacy goes beyond the traditional occupations of scientist, engineer and mathematician. Ultimately, the continuous development of innovative solutions help our country stay competitive in the global economy and with a growing demand for STEM skills, developing the next generation of STEM talent is an urgent issue facing the U.S.

We need your help. Find out how you can get involved in the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP).

How to Get Involved

There are a variety of opportunities to get involved with AEOP for educators, mentors, STEM professionals and even interested parents. Explore

Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET): Reinforce your content knowledge through research experience and interactions with U.S. Army and DoD scientists and engineers. RESET provides an opportunity to get summer research experience at participating U.S. Army Laboratories. Teachers translate this knowledge and experience into enhanced STEM research curricula and enriched learning for their students. Learn more here.

GEMS Teacher: Lead middle and high school students in a week of summer STEM exploration with GEMS. GEMS relies on local teachers to work alongside U.S. Army research scientists to provide inquiry-based, hands-on lab experiments and activities. Near-Peer Mentor opportunities are available for high school and undergraduate students. Learn more and explore locations here.

eCYBERMISSION Team Advisor: The Team Advisor supports eCM students and teams during registration, Mission Folder research and development, and during Mission Folder submission. To learn more about the role of a TA, watch this TA Orientation Video. TAs can be teachers, coaches, counselors, leaders in a youth organization, or parents who are at least 21 years of age and has access to the Internet, as well as an active email address, in order to communicate with eCYBERMISSION Mission Control. Learn more and register here.

AEOP Internship and Fellowship Mentor: Researchers in university, U.S. Army and DoD labs mentor interns (high school and undergraduate students) and fellows (masters and postdoc students) as they dive deeper into their STEM interests. Mentors provide career guidance, professional development and networking. Learn more about hosting AEOP Intern and Fellows here.

Volunteer with eCYBERMISSION

Ambassador: Advocates of STEM Education. Volunteers are engaged in their communities and eager to support STEM Education through outreach and networking. Ambassadors are teachers, college professors, STEM professionals, involved in military service, community members, or parents of past eCYBERMISSION students. Register here.
Mission Mentor: Resource guides for Students and Team Advisors. They are STEM professionals, college/university/vocational/technical school students, military personnel or individuals with a background in STEM who are interested in supporting students during the eCYBERMISSION competition. Register here.
Virtual Judge: Volunteers are STEM enthusiasts, students, or professionals who often have a background or interest in STEM or Education, are serving in the military or attending school, and are people who value making an impact on the lives of students and need a flexible and compact window of time to volunteer. Anyone, 18 and over who is out of high school, with a passion for STEM is a great volunteer for this position. Register here.

Find a Opportunity Near You

AEOP covers a wide range of ages, STEM activities and locations. Use our Program Finder to find a program that interests you, then get in touch to get involved!