Core Objectives

1. STEM Literate Citizenry: Broaden and deepen the pool of STEM talent in support of our Defense Industry Base (DIB).

2. STEM Savvy Educators: Support and empower educators with unique U.S. Army research and technology resources.

3. Sustainable Infrastructure: Develop and implement a cohesive, coordinated, and sustainable STEM education outreach infrastructure.

Overview

The United States U.S. Army has long recognized that a scientifically and technologically literate citizenry is our nation's best hope for a secure, rewarding, and successful future.

For over 50 years, the U.S. Army has supported a wide range of educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for our youth, college and graduate students, as well as our valued teachers.

The need for STEM literacy – the ability to understand and apply concepts from science, technology, engineering and mathematics in order to solve our nation's most complex problems – is growing exponentially. The U.S. Army also has a growing need for highly qualified, STEM-literate technicians and skilled workers in advanced manufacturing, logistics, management and other technology-driven fields.

Through AEOP, the U.S. Army continues its long tradition and strong commitment to the advancement of STEM education and literacy. Leveraging its most valuable assets – world-class scientists and engineers and research facilities – AEOP offers our nation's youth and teachers a collaborative, cohesive portfolio of opportunities that effectively engage future workforce generations in meaningful, real-world STEM experiences, competitions and paid internships.

From elementary school through graduate school, students of all proficiency levels, interests, and economic backgrounds are encouraged to participate in real-world STEM experiences while also engaging with U.S. Army-sponsored mentors.