Academy Of Applied Science

What Academy Of Applied Science does

The Academy of Applied Science (AAS) is a Concord, New Hampshire–headquartered private nonprofit founded in 1963 by MIT professor and IP attorney Robert H. Rines. The organization administers three core STEM programs for K–12 students: the Young Inventors' Program (YIP), a K-8 invention curriculum delivered through 600+ schools in New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, and Massachusetts; the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), a nationwide independent research competition for grades 9-12 hosted at 50+ university regional symposia and culminating in a national symposium; and the Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP), which places ~120 underserved high school students annually in 6-8 week paid ($1,500 stipend) university research apprenticeships at 50+ partner institutions.

AAS operates as a federally funded program administrator rather than a commercial entity. Primary funding flows through continuing government grants from the research offices of the U.S. Army (specifically for REAP), Navy, and Air Force (all three for JSHS), under the umbrella of the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP). The organization also administers approximately $400,000 in pass-through college scholarships annually. Programs are free to student participants and produce no direct revenue from fees; there is no commercial pricing or product. Outlays comprise staff salaries (~6 identified personnel including CEO Sheldon Apsell, President Joanne Hayes-Rines, and dedicated program directors for YIP, JSHS, and REAP), board governance, and program logistics.

The operating model relies on a multi-stakeholder ecosystem: DoD and AEOP as primary funders; 50+ universities providing research-lab capacity, regional symposium hosting, and faculty mentors; 600+ K-8 schools delivering YIP; and an active alumni ambassador network (successes include Intel STS National Finalist Sara Sakowitz, JSHS winners placed at Caltech and MIT, and a Delfigo CEO board member). Reach has been broadly consistent at 12,000–20,000 students annually, with 75,000+ students engaged cumulatively since 1963. The organization has no parent company, no venture or equity backing, no disclosed financials, and operates from a single Concord, NH headquarters at 24 Warren Street.

Name

Academy Of Applied Science

Legal name

Academy of Applied Science

Website

https://aas-world.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Academy of Applied Science is a Concord, NH-based nonprofit founded in 1963 that administers three DoD-funded STEM programs — the Young Inventors' Program (K-8), the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (grades 9-12), and the Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) — reaching over 20,000 U.S. students annually through 600+ schools and 50+ university partners.

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Product category

STEM Education Programs

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAMABAC

STEM Research & Inquiry Programs (Research Mentorship, Science Fair Prep)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDAMABAA

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYEDANAKAF

Advanced STEM & Competition Coaching (MathCounts/AMC/AIME/USAMO, Science Olympiad, Physics/Chem Olympiads)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Enrichment & Advanced/Accelerated Tutoring (Gifted/AP/IB)

SECONDARYEDAJAFAH

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Youth science competitions
• University research apprenticeships
• Inventor program schools
• Scholarship administration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: The Academy has received continual awarding of large government grants from multiple branches of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force) since 1963 to run STEM programs. REAP is specifically funded by grants from the research offices of the U.S. Army.
2. Scholarship Administration: The Academy administers approximately $400,000 in college scholarships annually. This is pass-through funding for student scholarships, not revenue for operations.

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Academy of Applied Science administers three STEM education programs for K-12 students: the Young Inventors' Program (YIP) for K-8 students in schools, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) high school research competition with university regional symposia, and the Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) providing 6-8 week paid university laboratory apprenticeships for underserved high school students. The organization reaches over 12,000 students annually and administers approximately $400,000 in college scholarships each year.

Product overview

The Academy of Applied Science operates three core STEM education programs as a unified portfolio: the Young Inventors' Program (YIP) for grades K-8 providing invention education through schools; the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) for grades 9-12 offering national-level research competition and scholarships; and the Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) for underserved high school students providing paid university laboratory apprenticeships. Together these programs create a pipeline from elementary school through high school graduation, reaching over 12,000 students annually across all three initiatives.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young Inventors' Program (YIP): A New Hampshire state-wide program conducted through schools for K-8 students, helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by inventing solutions to everyday problems.
• Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
• Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP)

Products and services

• Young Inventors' Program (YIP)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 75,000 students have been engaged in STEM through AAS
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEOP is the umbrella organization for Army-sponsored research, education, competitions, internships and practical experiences in STEM. The Academy administers four AEOP programs: ISEF, JSHS, REAP, and ECIP. The partnership enables the Academy to leverage Army funding and resources for youth STEM education.
• U.S. Army (Research Offices)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Academy has received continual government grants from the U.S. Army since 1963 to run STEM programs including REAP. The Army's research offices fund these programs to ensure availability and improve quality of people qualified for defense technical work.
• U.S. Navy and Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJSHS is a program of the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, administered by the Academy. The Department of Defense sponsors the symposia through its research arms.
• Jackson LaboratorymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 50+ universities affiliated with REAP, where high school students conduct hands-on research apprenticeships in laboratory settings under qualified mentors.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 50+ universities affiliated with REAP. Alumni Ralph Rodriguez conducted research at MIT and is a Fellow at Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology.
• Johns Hopkins UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 50+ universities affiliated with REAP where high school apprentices conduct research under university mentors.
• Duke UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 50+ universities affiliated with REAP where high school apprentices conduct research under university mentors.
• Yale UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 50+ universities affiliated with REAP where high school apprentices conduct research under university mentors.
• University of New HampshiremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity affiliated with REAP and serves as a JSHS regional director institution. Professor Subhash Minocha from UNH serves on the Academy's Board of Directors.
• University of California DavismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 50+ universities affiliated with REAP where high school apprentices conduct research under university mentors.
• 50+ University Affiliates (REAP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull list includes: Ball State University, Case Western Reserve, Clark Atlanta University, Colorado State University, Delaware State University, Florida State University, Georgia State University, Iowa State University, Jackson State University, Langston University, Loyola University, Michigan Technological University, Minnesota Academy of Science, Mississippi State University, Montana State University, Morris Brown University, Mott Community College, NC State University, New Mexico State University, North Carolina Central, North Carolina State University, Penn State University, Polytechnic University, Portland State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, State University of New York, Temple University, Tennessee State University, Texas Southern University, Tuskegee Institute, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, University of California Davis, University of Cincinnati, University of Colorado, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, University of New Orleans, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of South Florida, University of Texas, University of Texas at El Paso, Washington State University, Wayne State University, Western Illinois University, and Yale University.
• JSHS Regional Director InstitutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner50+ universities serve as JSHS regional symposium directors including: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Arizona State University, Arkansas Tech University, University of California at Berkeley, University of Connecticut, Georgetown University, University of Georgia, University of Hawaii, Monmouth University, University of New Mexico, Pennsylvania State University, Texas A&M University, University of Wisconsin, and many others.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles14 records

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