The 2026 Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science Program (GEMS) hosted by ARL Adelphi has been cancelled. Please bookmark this page and check back in the fall regarding 2027 program status. For more information regarding ARL programs please contact igniteapg@arloutreach.org.
The Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) offers students an exciting and innovative platform to engage in hands-on STEM activities specifically designed to stimulate inquiry-based thinking, scientific skills, and interest in STEM careers. Rising 7th through 12th grade students explore STEM in a sophisticated laboratory setting and learn about STEM careers under the guidance of college-level mentors called Near-Peer Mentors (NPMs).
About WRAIR
Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is the oldest and most mission diverse biomedical research laboratory in the Department of Defense. WRAIR’s mission: Discover, design, develop and deliver globally impactful solutions for military relevant infectious diseases, brain health and performance optimization through innovative research. Some of the sophisticated research conducted at WRAIR is adapted and incorporated in the coursework for GEMS students.
The 2026 Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science Program (GEMS) hosted by Fort Detrick has been cancelled. Please bookmark this page and check back in the fall regarding 2027 program status.
The 2026 Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science Program (GEMS) hosted by ARL Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) has been cancelled. Please bookmark this page and check back in the fall regarding 2027 program status. For more information regarding ARL programs please contact igniteapg@arloutreach.org.
Looking for a fun-filled educational activity during the summer? Look no further…GEMS Camp (Gains in the Education of Math and Science) will be held in Champaign, Illinois this summer!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) will be hosting two FREE STEM based day camps this summer. Come experience STEM alongside the scientists and engineers at CERL through a variety of hands-on activities. Plus, see what it is like to have a STEM career within the U.S. Army.
Gems I: Rising grades 9th-12th
Gems II: Rising grades 6th-8th
Near Peer Mentors: Rising Freshmen-Seniors in college (rising 11th and 12th graders will also be considered for GEMS II)
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) / Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) GEMS program is a joint effort lead by RDECOM and executed by the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), YPG.
FREE STEM CAMP: Open to students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade in the fall of 2024. Students will engage in hands-on activities while applying scientific methods as they conduct their labs and see the real world application. Module topics will include, but are not limited to, rockets, army basic automotive performance testing, physics, robotics, environmental testing, bacterial health hazards, and projectile testing. Learn more about the GEMS program and find additional locations here.
