GEMSMaryland — Adelphi — 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 Adelphi, Maryland.
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Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) - 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783 ↗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.
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Teacher and Near-Peer Mentor applications will be located here as they open.
About ALC
The Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC) is a 207- acre installation located just to the north of Washington, D.C., in suburban Adelphi, Maryland. ALC is the headquarters of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, known as DEVCOM ARL, which is the Army’s research laboratory. ARL is nested within DEVCOM and the Army Futures Command, and its mission is to Operationalize Science. A hallmark of ARL’s mission is collaborative partnerships to broaden Army access to expert talent and accelerate transitions of science-enabled capabilities.
ALC houses a present-day workforce of approximately 2,530 people. The majority of the employees at ALC are employees for DEVCOM ARL. Other tenant agencies include the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi Division, Maryland Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Army Sustainment Command’s Logistics Readiness Center, 93rd Signal Network Enterprise Center, U.S. Army's Communications-Electronics Command C5ISR, and Army Futures Command.
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