About DEVCOM ARL – Army Research Office
ARO is a directorate within DEVCOM ARL responsible for setting and executing the nationwide extramural research agenda and programs on Army focused basic research to provide critical enhancements to current warfighter needs and revolutionary advances required for technological dominance of the future force with emphasis on the Army’s Modernization Priorities GEMS participants will be engaged in hands-on activities, work in collaborative groups and interact with scientists and engineers to explore STEM subjects and careers.
Sessions
GEMS I: Students entering 7th – 8th grade will explore electronics, reusable energy, biotechnology, cyber security, and robotics through engaging demonstrations, lessons and hands-on activities throughout the one-week session.
More Information
- GEMS is free of charge.
- Student Sessions: One-Week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (ET)
- Students must attend the whole program week. No exceptions.
- Near-Peer Mentor Weeks: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (ET)
- Near-Peer Mentors must attend the mandatory orientation. No exceptions.
- Near-Peer Mentors must attend all program weeks. No exceptions.
Important Dates
February 5, 2024
Near-Peer Mentor and Teacher Applications Open
February 5, 2024
Student Applications Open
April 30, 2024
Near-Peer Mentor and Teacher Applications Close
April 30, 2024
Student Applications Close
June 17 - 21, 2024
GEMS I