Acquaint qualified high school students with the activities of Department of Defense laboratories through summer research and engineering experiences.

Provide students with opportunities in and exposure to scientific and engineering practices and personnel not available in their school environment.

Expose those students to DoD research and engineering activities and goals in a way that encourages a positive image and supportive attitude toward our defense community.

Establish a pool of students preparing for careers in science and engineering with a view toward potential government service.

Prepare these students to serve as positive role models for their peers thereby encouraging other high school students to take more science and math courses.