The USAARL GEMS program engages rising 4th through 11th grade students in hands‐on, inquiry‐based experiments and nurtures students’ interest in STEM career fields. USAARL’s GEMS program aims to reach students who are from southeast Alabama and who are historically underrepresented in STEM.
*NOTE: There will be no stipends for students who participate in GEMS virtually in summer 2024.
About USAARL
Since 2011, the USAARL GEMS program has provided STEM education to over 1,000 students from Fort Rucker, Enterprise, Ozark, Daleville, Dothan, and other local communities. Each year the program has grown in both the modules offered and the number of students who complete the program.
Sessions
Planetary– Explore basic concepts and characteristics of the Earth and Space.
Neuroscience– Investigate the anatomy, function and development of the central system and the brain.
Biochemistry– Explore chemical processes and reactions occurring in living things.
Agriscience– Explore agriculture and develop an understanding of human relations, communication, the importance of agriculture to the economy.
Important Dates
October 15, 2023
Near-Peer Mentor and Teacher Applications open
January 15, 2024
Student Applications open
January 15, 2024
Near-Peer Mentor and Teacher Applications close
March 14, 2024
Student Application closes
March 15, 2024
Student Waitlist opens
April 15, 2024
Student Waitlist closes
June 10-14, 2024
GEMS Session 1
June 17-21, 2024*
GEMS Session 2 *Federal holiday on Wednesday, June 19, 2024
June 24-28, 2024
GEMS Session 3
July 8-12, 2024
GEMS Session 4
More Information
Session 1, 3 and 4 are Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 3:30pm.
Session 2 is Tuesday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Student recommendation and application form coming soon.
Interested in This Program?
If you are interested in this program email us or call 1-334-255-6907 or 1-334-255-6920. We'd love to hear from you!