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<strong>2013</strong> <strong>AMRDEC</strong> <strong>GEMS</strong> <strong>PROGRAM</strong><strong>Redstone</strong> <strong>Arsenal</strong> (Huntsville), AlabamaThe Application Process Is Now Open For <strong>AMRDEC</strong> Gains in<strong>the</strong> Education of Ma<strong>the</strong>matics and Science (<strong>GEMS</strong>)Application Deadline: March 30, <strong>2013</strong>Program Dates for <strong>2013</strong> <strong>GEMS</strong> Program:<strong>GEMS</strong>-1 10 - 14 June<strong>GEMS</strong>-1 17 - 21 June<strong>GEMS</strong>-2 24 - 28 June<strong>GEMS</strong>-3 08 - 12 JulyAge and Citizenship Requirements: Students in grades 8th – 12thwho are U.S. citizens with a valid SSN are eligible to apply:• 7th grade students who will be 8th graders on or before 4June <strong>2013</strong> may apply• 12th grade students who will graduate on or before 4 June<strong>2013</strong> are not eligible for <strong>the</strong> <strong>GEMS</strong> program and shouldconsider applying for SEAP.Application Link: https://www.usaeop.com/application/student1.aspxProgram Descriptions:<strong>GEMS</strong> is an <strong>Army</strong> Educational Outreach program (AEOP) sponsored STEMlearning experience, which enables students to experience scienceand engineering in real-world <strong>Army</strong> laboratory settings. The <strong>AMRDEC</strong><strong>GEMS</strong> program is based on a multidisciplinary educationalcurriculum, and is focused on age- and grade-appropriate hands‐onactivities in areas such as science, engineering, ma<strong>the</strong>matics,computational science, physics, optics, robotics, chemistry, ando<strong>the</strong>rs. <strong>GEMS</strong>‐3 participation is by invitation only to students whohave completed <strong>GEMS</strong>‐1 and <strong>GEMS</strong>‐2. Students receive a stipend toparticipate at various amounts in this one‐week program. Thisyears stipend amounts are anticipated to be issued as follows:<strong>GEMS</strong> I $100.00, <strong>GEMS</strong> II $120.00, <strong>GEMS</strong> III $140.00
New STEM Learning Modules are presently under planning and beingadded to all three <strong>AMRDEC</strong> <strong>GEMS</strong> programs. These new modules willinclude inquiry and designed based learning objects. However,customary <strong>AMRDEC</strong> <strong>GEMS</strong> existing keystone learning modules are asfollows:<strong>GEMS</strong> 1Students build and operate a robot; construct a 13-step RubeGoldberg apparatus; and design, construct and test bridges.Numerous activities, icebreakers, and games are incorporated inorder to build team cooperation, improve observation skills, anddevelop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In everyactivity, <strong>the</strong> science behind each activity is stressed. Activitieswill include completing an electric circuit with <strong>the</strong> Rube Goldbergapparatus, determining which bridge design could support <strong>the</strong> mostweight, and competing in a game of robot soccer. O<strong>the</strong>r activitieswill include daily tours of various projects being developed by<strong>AMRDEC</strong> on <strong>Redstone</strong> <strong>Arsenal</strong>. These may include tours of <strong>the</strong>Prototype Integration Facility, Software and EngineeringDirectorate, and o<strong>the</strong>r laboratories within <strong>the</strong> Aviation andMissile Research, Development, and Engineering Center. Inaddition, <strong>the</strong> students will visit <strong>the</strong> U. S. Space & Rocket Centeron Friday. Each project will culminate on Friday of <strong>the</strong> assignedweek.<strong>GEMS</strong> 2Students build and operate a hovercraft; construct an inexpensivePC and learn simple programming; and design, construct, and test atrebuchet. Numerous activities, icebreakers, and games areincorporated in order to build team cooperation, improveobservation skills, and develop critical thinking and problemsolvingskills. In every activity, <strong>the</strong> science behind eachactivity will be stressed. O<strong>the</strong>r activities might include tours ofvarious projects being developed by <strong>AMRDEC</strong> on <strong>Redstone</strong> <strong>Arsenal</strong>.These may include tours of <strong>the</strong> Composite Materials Lab and <strong>the</strong>Weapons Sciences Labs. In addition, guest scientists and engineerswill speak to <strong>the</strong> students about various projects on which <strong>the</strong>ywere working. Each project will culminate on Friday of <strong>the</strong>assigned week. Activities include testing <strong>the</strong> predicting resultsof a computer program written <strong>the</strong> previous day, construction andoperation of a person-sized hovercraft, and staging a mock battleand siege using constructed trebuchets.<strong>GEMS</strong> 3There is no application process for <strong>GEMS</strong> 3. Only students who havecompleted <strong>GEMS</strong>-1 and <strong>GEMS</strong>-2 will be invited to participate in<strong>GEMS</strong>-3. If selected, students will complete advanced activitiesbeyond those in <strong>GEMS</strong>-1 and <strong>GEMS</strong>-2, in addition to working with
scientists, engineers, interns and co-ops to solve real worldproblems. Students may also participate in tours and hear variousguest speakers and technical briefings.Prerequisite<strong>AMRDEC</strong> requires an essay for both <strong>GEMS</strong>-1 and <strong>GEMS</strong> 2. This needs tobe included with all <strong>GEMS</strong> applications for <strong>Redstone</strong> <strong>Arsenal</strong>.Applications without an essay will not be accepted for <strong>GEMS</strong> at<strong>AMRDEC</strong>, <strong>Redstone</strong> <strong>Arsenal</strong>. (The length of <strong>the</strong> essay can be up to500 words.)3) Describe why you would like to participate in <strong>GEMS</strong> (max 500words). Keep in mind that proper grammar and spelling isimportant!Points of ContactFor additional information, please read <strong>the</strong> <strong>GEMS</strong> “Frequently AskedQuestions” page at http://www.usaeop.com/programs/<strong>GEMS</strong>/<strong>GEMS</strong>-FQA.html You may also contact Ms. Gayla Turner McMichael, <strong>AMRDEC</strong>STEM Education and Outreach Program Manager or her designatedrepresentative by email at <strong>AMRDEC</strong>-Outreach@amrdec.army.mil.
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