GEMSMaryland — Aberdeen Proving Ground — ARL
Discover what it’s like to solve real-world problems alongside Army scientists, engineers, and innovators. GEMS is a hands-on summer STEM experience designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students explore exciting futures in science and technology.
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory is the U.S. Army’s sole fundamental research laboratory focused on cutting-edge scientific discovery, technological innovation, and are happy to be hosting GEMS at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
Camps at this location
1201 Technology Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001 ↗How to Apply
Student applications are completed in the online platform Ideal-Logic. Applications for 2027 GEMS will be open soon. Application requirements differ depending on site.
Volunteer and work with us
Teacher and Near-Peer Mentor applications will be located here as they open.
About APG
Aberdeen Proving Ground is recognized as one of the world’s most important research, development, testing and evaluation facilities for military weapons and equipment, and supports the finest teams of military and civilian scientists, research engineers, technicians and administrators.
APG is the Defense Department’s Center for Excellence for C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, and Reconnaissance); Chemical and Biological Defense; Research and Development; Test and Evaluation; Public Health; and Personnel Security Investigation. A $1 billion research and development resource, and a key player in the nation’s homeland defense and international counter-terrorism efforts, APG is an economic and technology resource for the region. With more than 18,000 civilians and Soldiers at the Army’s oldest proving ground, APG remains Harford County’s largest employers and one of the largest in the state of Maryland.
Still have questions?
If you are interested in the APG GEMS program, reach out. We’d love to hear from you!
