Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD

Application availability/deadline: February 1, 2008/May 1, 2008 (late applications will be considered based on space availability)

(Middle School Students Apply Only) All applicants must complete the essay included in the online application.

The GEMS program at ARL in Adelphi gives middle school students rising to the 7th, 8th and 9th , grades the opportunity to explore new pursuits in Science & Math and expand upon their current interests with unique hands-on laboratory experiences.

2008 Summer Session Topics: biosensors, flexible displays, fuel cells, power generation and photovoltaics

Summer Session Description: This year GEMS participants will be involved in activities based on the latest cutting-edge research on biosensors, flexible displays, and fuel cell technology as well as sessions on photovoltaics and building small generators. Activities and experiments will range from building fuel cell cars to designing a glucose biosensor.

Planned session dates: Four 1-week sessions will be held during Summer 2008: Week #1: July 7-11, 2008, Week #2: July 21-25, 2008, Week #3: July 28 -Aug 1, 2008, Week #4: Aug 4 - Aug 8, 2008

POC: Kimberly Starks, phone: 301-873-7330; e-mail: kstarks@tmtgroupinc.com

Location: Army Research Laboratory is located at 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi MD 20783. (click here to download written directions)

Click here to download a flier about GEMS