Programs
NOTE: For additional program and contact information, please click the program title to visit the program's website.
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Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)
The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) is comprised of Army-sponsored research, education, competitions, internships and practical experiences designed to engage and guide students and teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
Grades 9-12,College Students,All Students,JROTC Cadets,Soldiers,Educators
Army Education Opportunities,Career Planning,College Planning/Prep
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Army Motorsports Education Outreach
Through the Army’s Motorsports Education Outreach Program, thousands of students from area high schools, vocational schools and community colleges are exposed to motorsports and have the opportunity to experience a day at the races at no cost. During students’ visit to the track they interact with industry insiders such as NASCAR drivers, race team members and automotive engineers as well as Army recruiters and drill sergeants. The content of the program focuses on the importance of education and staying in school. Army’s goal is to educate students about career planning and the importance of setting goals as well as to inform students about career opportunities in motorsports and the Army.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
Grades 9-12,College Students,All Students
Life Skills
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Challenge Bowl
The College Options team has developed a series of practical and easy to use resources designed to excite students about learning and encourage them to pursue their educational goals. It includes a unique software program that allows students to compete in academic competitions from their own schools or homes against students from around the world
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
Grades 9-12,College Students,All Students
General Education
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Consortium Research Fellows Program
The Consortium Research Fellows Program (CRFP) is a partnership between the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area and several Department of Defense agencies. The current goals of the CRFP are to provide educationally-relevant, well-paid, professional experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, provide research opportunities for faculty, provide high-quality technical and analytical support to sponsoring agencies, and groom a new generation of scientists, who either directly as government employees or indirectly as contractors, will support Department of Defense (DoD) Research & Development in the future.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
College Students,All Students
College Planning/Prep,Internships/Job Placement
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Discovery Museum Space & Science Center
The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center has operated for 60 years as a 501(C)(3) nonprofit agency. Originally founded in 1951 as the California Junior Museum, the Center was designed as a space where children could experience science and nature through interactive programs and exhibits. Today, the Discovery Museum is one of Northern California's premier institutions with an emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education and hands-on learning.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
Grades 9-12,College Students,All Students,JROTC Cadets,Soldiers,Educators
General Education,STEM
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Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)
Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a one- to four-week program that allows students an opportunity to participate in a paid internship over the summer in an Army Laboratory learning the real life application of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
College Students,All Students
Internships/Job Placement
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Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition
The IGVC offers a design experience that is at the very cutting edge of engineering education. It is multidisciplinary, theory-based, hands-on, team implemented, outcome assessed, and based on product realization. It encompasses the very latest technologies impacting industrial development and taps subjects of high interest to students.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
Grades 9-12,College Students,All Students,Educators
General Education,STEM
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Research & Engineering Apprentice Program (REAP)
The Research and Engineering Apprentice Program is a summer program for students, providing a hands-on experience in a lab environment at 40 colleges in over 30 states. The U.S. Army Research Laboratory supports 95 REAP internships each year.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
College Students,All Students
College Planning/Prep,General Education,STEM
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Revolution Racing
Headquartered in Mooresville, N.C., Revolution Racing, owned by Max Siegel and John Story, brings together championship caliber executives, competition staff and equipment in a unique academy-style environment. Revolution currently operates four NASCAR K&N Pro Series East teams, under the direction of four-time K&N Pro Series champion Andy Santerre, and six NASCAR Whelen All?American Series teams, led by former Greenville-Pickens (S.C.) Speedway track champion Blair Addis. In addition, Revolution Racing manages a youth racing initiative that allows kids ages 8-14 to compete in the INEX Bandolero and INEX Legend cars. The team also trains aspiring female and minority pit crew athletes through the Drive for Diversity Crew Member Development program presented by Sprint.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
Grades 9-12,College Students,All Students,Educators
General Education
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Science and Technology Academic Recognition System (STARS)
The Science and Technology Academic Recognition System (STARS) provides internships, fellowships and employment opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. This training and development program is designed to reach talented students at Historicaly Black Colleges & Universities who are enrolled in a science, engineering, or mathematics curriculum. The program offers up to $20,000 for tuition and expenses during the senior undergraduate year and up to $30,000 for each of two years of graduate school.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
College Students,All Students
College Planning/Prep,STEM
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The Science, Math and Research for Transformation (SMART)
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.
Intended Audience:
Category/Subject Matter:
College Students,All Students
College Planning/Prep,General Education,STEM