Dear Parents and Students,

The 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC is proud to present the Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Program, in partnership with the US Army Educational Outreach Program and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

We have secured 100 spots for students ranging from the 7th-12^th grade. All we need is for you to be the first to apply at http://www.usaeop.com/programs/GEMS/index.htm and send us an e-mail notification to technology@100blackmendc.org to secure your student a slot. Rolling Admission begins today and all applications must be submitted by NO LATER THAN MAY 30^th.

To learn more about the GEM visit http://www.usaeop.com/programs/GEMS/index.htm

Issues with the application, use the GEMS Support Center at http://www.ourgemsonline.com/wrair/helpdesk. Each class is a week long

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Student with a general interest and curiosity for STEM.

Students that want to increase their knowledge of STEM activities.

Parents/Teachers who want their children/students that want to be exposed to STEM opportunities.

GEMS ADVANTAGE:

This program takes STEM education out of the books and allows students to learn through practical lab applications and experiments from a dedicated staff of scientist and student-peer instructors.

STEM CLASSES INCLUDE:

General Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Sciences, Computational Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and Biology

Did we forget to mention besides getting a great educational experience in STEM all students receive $100.00 stipend to assist in there transportation costs to and from classes.

Apply today and send us an e-mail notification to technology@100blackmendc.org to secure your student a spot.