Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (G.E.M.S.) is a one-week, paid, extracurricular, science education internship program, new this summer. Aiming to allow students to experience science in a real laboratory setting, it seeks highly motivated:

• Middle School students (grades 6-8) to serve as aspiring research participants
• College & High School students to serve as Near-Peer Mentors (stipend)
• Middle or high school Science Teachers to serve as an Instructor (stipend)

Participants will:

• Conduct simple biology and chemistry experiments,
• Receive interactive lectures on engineering, mathematics and new technology
• Tour Natick Soldier System Center facilities to learn about exciting research efforts underway

Sessions will be offered July through August, in weekly sessions running Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Natick Soldier System Center, Natick, MA

If you are interested in becoming a teacher, a near-peer mentor, or student participant in this exciting new program, contact Ms. Leslie Levine at leslie.levine@us.army.mil or 508-233-5900.  The program is new, and capacity is very limited, so act now.