The U.S. Army is a leader in a program that offers apprentice program(s) to let the children, teens and college-age students explore and be part of science research.

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research offers many opportunities for students, through a sequence of authentic research experiences. The sequence begins with Gains in the Education of Math and Science (GEMS) ó one to four week programs for high school students taught by college students. This is followed by Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) for academically advanced high school students ó eight weeks of mentorship in an active research laboratory.

Finally, College Qualified Learners (CQL) is a program that gives interested undergraduate/graduate students the opportunity for a research internship in a Department of Defense biomedical research lab. Internships are available year round or for the summer only.

Because of the setting, students are treated as research assistants.

Come find out about this exciting program at the Army Community Service Center in the Guest House (Bldg. 17), lower level on Feb. 6 at 4:30 p.m. for a briefing for our future scientists or engineers from Dr. Marti Jett from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Parents of children who are in college are encouraged to attend to receive program information for their young adults. Further information can be found at the Web site www.usaeop.com.

Please contact the Employment Readiness Program Manager, Ramon Mena at (202) 782 0620 or ramon.mena@army.mil to rsvp.