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Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science

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GEMS Levels

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  Three GEMS Levels depend on age/grade and previous science experience:
  Beginners GEMS:
  For middle school students (grades 6-7), who are attending GEMS for the first time. This is a one-week program, offering introductory, hands-on science activities in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Technology. Classes are held at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research laboratories in Silver Spring, Maryland.
  Intermediate GEMS:
 

For grade 8 middle school students, who are attending GEMS for the first time, or middle school students who have previously attended Beginner GEMS. This program is offered in three modalities:

2-week Intermediate/Engineering: classes are held in the first week at Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, and in the second week at the School of Engineering at George Washington University, Washington D.C. In the first week, this program offers hands on activities in general aspects of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Computer Sciences. The second week will focus on Engineering applications.

2-week Intermediate/Biomedical Engineering: classes are held (both weeks) at Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland. In the first week, this program offers hands on activities in general aspects of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Computer Sciences. The second week will focus on Biomedical Engineering applications.

1-week Intermediate/Biomedical Engineering: classes are held at Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland. This program offers hands on activities with focus on Biomedical Engineering applications.

  Advanced GEMS:
  For first-time or returning high school students (grades 9-12), who want to further develop their sciences, engineering, technology and computer sciences skills during the summer. This is a four-week intensive program, filled with exciting hands-on experiences involving the above mentioned disciplines. Classes are held (all four weeks) at Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.