GEMSNew Mexico — White Sands Missile Range — TDAC & ATEC
Discover Your Future in STEM with GEMS at White Sands Missile Range! The GEMS programs at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico are a joint/collaborative effort between the U.S. Army Transformation Decision Analysis Center (TDAC) and the U.S. Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC).
GEMS is an exciting, hands-on STEM enrichment program designed for students who want to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Over one action-packed week, students will engage in interactive modules led by Army scientists, engineers, and near-peer mentors inside secure Army research labs and facilities not open to the public.
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1856 Craig Street, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002 ↗How to Apply
Student applications are completed in the online platform Ideal-Logic. Applications for 2027 GEMS will be open soon. Applications for WSMR GEMS High School program are due April 2; Applications for WSMR GEMS Middle School program are due May 3. Application requirements differ depending on site.
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About TDAC and ATEC
The Transformation Decision Analysis Center’s (TDAC) mission is to lead, conduct, and deliver relevant, credible, objective, and timely analysis in support of Army decisions needs.
The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command‘s (ATEC’s) mission is to performs test and evaluation, while in direct support of U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM), to inform Army senior leaders, in order to provide Soldiers with the capabilities needed to fight and win our Nation’s wars.
TDAC & ATEC both employ many engineers, scientists, physicists and military personnel to accomplish their missions. These same employees coordinate and conduct our GEMS programs.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with the White Sands Missile Range GEMS office. We'd love to hear from you!
