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Camp Invention

Camp Invention

Camp Invention® is a weeklong summer adventure with activities that help you explore the connections...

  • STEM Enrichment
  • Rising kindergarten through 6th graders are eligible.
  • Free of cost
eCYBERMISSION

eCYBERMISSION

eCYBERMISSION is a virtual STEM competition for students in grades 6 to 9 that offers students the o...

  • Competition
  • Rising 6th through 9th grade students are eligible.
  • Free of cost
GEMS

GEMS

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is an U.S. Army-sponsored, summer STEM enri...

  • Internship/Fellowship
  • Free of cost
JSHS 2026

JSHS 2026

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  • Competition
  • Free of cost
AEOP Teacher Fellowships

AEOP Teacher Fellowships

Gain real-world research experience this summer and bring cutting-edge STEM knowledge back to your c...

  • Teacher Program
  • Free of cost

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STEM Enrichment Activities

STEM Enrichment Activities spark interest from the earliest grades through high school. These hands-on, experiential programs inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

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AEOP competitions challenge students to apply STEM skills to real-world problems, building teamwork, critical thinking, and scientific communication skills.

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Internships & Fellowships

Gain hands-on research experience working alongside Army scientists and engineers. AEOP internships and fellowships provide mentorship, skills, and a pathway to STEM careers.

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AEOP scholarship and grant programs help remove financial barriers to STEM education, supporting students from high school through graduate studies.

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