2019 GEMS II HIGH SCHOOL
White Sands Missile Range
New Mexico
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Description:
The Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Program at the Combat Capabilities
Development Command (CCDC) / Data and Analysis Center (D&AC)-White Sands Missile Range
(WSMR)-provides high school students with the opportunity to explore innovative technical concepts
and to participate in hands-on lab experiments and activities related to Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) topics. During the program High school students work closely
with scientists, engineers, and near-peer-mentors to engage in hands-on modules and activities
based on current CCDC/D&AC research initiatives. Module topics include: robotics, cyber security,
rocketry, FM transmitters, circuit design, software defined radios, statistics, optics, lasers, and
microcontrollers. This year’s GEMS Program will occur 22-26 July 2019. Transportation will be
provided for students from Las Cruces and El Paso to White Sands Missile Range, NM.
Qualifications and additional Information:
• Must be a U.S. citizen to participate
• Students should be able to work well with other students and mentors
• Must be a current high school student or entering high school in 2019
• APPLY at https://www.usaeop.com/program/wsmr/
• Applications will be open from 14 March 2019 until 30 April 2019.
• Students will be notified of approval status by mid-May via e-mail/phone/text.
• Contact Mr. Cruz (575-678-9077), Dr. Melendez (575) 678-4570, Dr. Perez (575-678-0047)
Apply at:
https://www.usaeop.com/
program/wsmr/