GEMSMaryland — Aberdeen Proving Ground — MRICD
Join us at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (MRICD) for explorations in STEM! Students entering the 5th-7th grade will participate in projects from various STEM disciplines.
A team of college students will lead these projects. The hands-on activities are designed to excite the students and inspire them to consider future STEM pathways while they are still early in their educational journey.
Camps at this location
8350 Ricketts Point Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010 ↗Unless otherwise noted, all sessions are offered in person at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
How to Apply
Student applications are completed in the online platform Ideal-Logic. Applications for 2027 GEMS will open soon and remain open until March 31, 2027. Application requirements differ depending on site.
Volunteer and work with us
Applications open November 1, 2026.
About MRICD
Headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense is the nation's leading science and technology laboratory in medical chemical countermeasures research and development. MRICD manages a diversified portfolio of medical chemical and biochemical threat agent research projects for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
MRICD’s Mission: To discover and develop medical solutions for chemical, biochemical and other emerging non-kinetic acute battlefield injuries via medical research, clinical training and education, and consultation.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with the MRICD GEMS office. We'd love to hear from you!
