Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

What Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) does

The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) is a federally funded portfolio of 11 STEM education and workforce development programs operated by the U.S. Department of the Army and administered by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) on behalf of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA ALT). It serves K-12 students, teachers, undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and volunteer mentors across all 50 U.S. states, U.S. territories, and DoDEA schools worldwide, with an organizational headcount of approximately 45. Programs include Camp Invention (K-6 summer camp), GEMS (grades 5-12 summer enrichment at Army Research Labs), eCYBERMISSION (grades 6-9 virtual competition), JSHS (grades 9-12 research symposium), AEOP Internships and Fellowships, RESET Teacher Fellowships, Junior Solar Sprint, SEAP, URAP, Travel Awards, and STEM-In-Action Grants.

The portfolio operates as a delivery network rather than a technology platform: programs are administered by reputable third parties (NSTA for eCYBERMISSION, JSHS; Battelle for Travel Awards; National Inventors Hall of Fame for Camp Invention; TSA for JSS) and the RIT-led Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), which includes NSTA, ICF, Griffiss Institute, Blake Learning Solutions, and Tennessee Tech. Delivery channels include a virtual self-serve competition platform (eCYBERMISSION), in-person programs at U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers spanning 11+ states (Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas), 48 JSHS regional symposia, and residential summer camps. The technology stack is intentionally lightweight—no proprietary AI/ML models, APIs, or AI infrastructure are described in the source material.

AEOP is funded under a 10-year cooperative agreement awarded in May 2026 to ASEC, with programs offered free to participants. Awards include JSHS scholarships of $2,000-$12,000, $10,000 U.S. EE Savings Bonds for NJ&EE national winners, and $5,000 STEM-In-Action Grants. The customer base is structurally non-commercial: K-12 students and educators are program participants, but the de facto buyer and sole revenue source is the U.S. Department of the Army through the ASEC cooperative agreement.

Name

Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

Legal name

Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

Website

https://usaeop.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) is a U.S. Army-funded portfolio of 11 STEM programs serving K-12 students through postdoctoral researchers across all 50 states. Programs are free, federally funded via a 10-year consortium cooperative agreement led by RIT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education Programs

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Military Schools (Aviation, Naval, Cyber, Intelligence, Medical) (EDAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military Graduate & Postgraduate Institutions (STEM/Defense Research) (EDAHAOAE)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• K-12 outreach programs
• STEM competitions
• Research apprenticeships
• Teacher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. U.S. Department of Army Funding: AEOP is a government-funded educational outreach initiative administered by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) on behalf of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA ALT). It does not generate commercial revenue. Programs are free for participants, funded through federal appropriations and cooperative agreements. The Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC) was awarded a 10-year cooperative agreement by the U.S. Department of the Army Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Army STEM) to deliver AEOP programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

AEOP is a portfolio of free STEM education and workforce development programs operated by the U.S. Department of the Army, serving students from kindergarten through postdoctoral study. Core offerings include summer enrichment camps (Camp Invention, GEMS), STEM competitions (eCYBERMISSION, JSHS, JSS), paid research apprenticeships and fellowships at U.S. Army Research Labs, and teacher professional development (RESET). Programs are administered by the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC) under a 10-year cooperative agreement led by Rochester Institute of Technology.

Product overview

AEOP is a comprehensive portfolio of STEM education and workforce development programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Army. The organization operates multiple distinct programs including GEMS (summer enrichment at Army labs), eCYBERMISSION (virtual competition), JSHS (research symposium), Internships, Fellowships, Camp Invention, Teacher Fellowships (RESET), Junior Solar Sprint (JSS), Travel Awards, and STEM-In-Action Grants. These programs serve students from elementary school through postdoctoral study, as well as educators, providing experiential STEM learning, research opportunities, and professional development. In May 2026, the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC) was established as a 10-year cooperative agreement to unify and expand these programs under a unified Army STEM brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GEMS (Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science) A free summer STEM enrichment program for middle and high school students (grades 5-12) that takes place at participating U.S. Army Research Centers and Laboratories, featuring hands-on activities and Near-Peer Mentors (college students) who receive a stipend.
• eCYBERMISSION

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2,100 teams participated in the 2024-2025 eCYBERMISSION competition
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/core, core and minor.

• Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)flagship/coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026RIT serves as the lead organization for the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), the 10-year cooperative agreement holder managing the AEOP portfolio. RIT's K-12 University Center houses the ASEC Chair and Principal Investigator, Donna Burnette. RIT coordinates all consortium member organizations (NSTA, ICF, Griffiss Institute, Blake Learning Solutions, Tennessee Tech) and leads program delivery, educator engagement, and strategic communications for Army STEM programs nationwide.
• National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)flagship/coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026NSTA administers multiple AEOP programs including eCYBERMISSION, JSHS, and teacher professional development programs. NSTA provides program delivery, educator engagement, and professional network reach as a consortium member of ASEC. NSTA also organizes national conferences where AEOP programs are showcased.
• ICF IncorporatedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026ICF is a consortium member of ASEC, providing data analytics and strategic communications capabilities for Army STEM programs.
• Griffiss InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Griffiss Institute is a consortium member of ASEC, contributing to workforce development and program delivery for Army STEM education programs.
• Blake Learning SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Blake Learning Solutions is a consortium member of ASEC, providing educational expertise and program delivery support for Army STEM programs.
• Tennessee Technological UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Tennessee Technological University is a consortium member of ASEC, contributing to program delivery and educator engagement for Army STEM education programs.
• U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)flagship/coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026DEVCOM is the administering organization for the ASEC cooperative agreement on behalf of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA ALT). DEVCOM operates U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers where GEMS, internships, fellowships, and RESET programs are delivered. DEVCOM staff including Brian Leftridge (STEM Program Manager and ASEC Cooperative Agreement Manager) oversee the Army STEM investment.
• U.S. Army Research OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Army Research Office sponsors the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP), which provides undergraduate students with authentic science and engineering research experiences alongside university researchers. The Army Research Office is part of the Army's science and technology ecosystem supporting AEOP.
• U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defenseflagship/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense sponsors JSHS along with the Departments of Army, Navy, and Air Force. Federal judges at National JSHS include STEM professionals from the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
• U.S. Department of the Navy (Naval STEM Coordination Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Naval STEM Coordination Office, operating out of the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA, is a federal sponsor of JSHS and supports AEOP's Naval STEM programs.
• U.S. Department of the Air Force (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Air Force Office of Scientific Research in Washington, DC is a federal sponsor of JSHS, contributing judges, mentors, and funding to the national symposium.
• National Inventors Hall of FamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Inventors Hall of Fame partners with AEOP to deliver Camp Invention, a high-energy, hands-on invention education program for grades K-6. This partnership has provided STEM education to more than 2,000 children annually. The National Inventors Hall of Fame designs the annual Camp Invention curriculum, which is reimagined each year.
• BattellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBattelle co-administers AEOP and has partnered with AEOP to offer the Technical Symposia Travel Award, which enables AEOP participants and alumni to attend professional STEM conferences. Battelle has been involved in AEOP program administration and evaluation.
• Louis Stokes Midwest Regional Center of Excellence (LSMRCE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSMRCE Conference near Chicago hosted AEOP alumnus Lela Lesniak for a poster presentation on plasma membrane glycoproteins in bovine epididymal spermatozoa. AEOP Travel Awards support student participation in such regional STEM conferences.
• Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), CUNYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Advanced Science Research Center in Manhattan, part of the City University of New York (CUNY), hosts AEOP apprenticeship programs where PhD student Keidy Matos mentors high school students under Principal Investigator Adam Braunschweig. The ASRC provides laboratory facilities and research mentorship for AEOP apprentices.
• eve Vehicles CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partnereve Vehicles Corporation, led by CEO Roger Maxim Pecina, shares drone technology with GEMS students to teach autonomous systems, search-and-rescue applications, and STEM skills. The company has participated in GEMS since summer 2023, providing hands-on drone demonstrations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NASA STEM Engagement: NASA's STEM outreach arm offering K-12 programs, internships, and competitions like Artemis Student Challenges. Targets similar student demographics with space-focused STEM, providing authentic mission-driven research experiences comparable to AEOP's Army lab access.
• National Science Foundation (NSF) Education Programs: Major federal civilian agency funding STEM education research and programs through INCLUDES, ITEST, and other solicitations. Operates at much larger scale with broader academic mission; overlaps with AEOP on K-12 STEM workforce development but is not consumer-facing in the same way.

Direct peers

• Technology Student Association (TSA): National student organization for grades K-12 focused on STEM education through competitions, conferences, and leadership. Hosts the National TSA Conference where JSS national competition takes place; operates parallel competition infrastructure that AEOP directly leverages.
• Science Olympiad: National K-12 STEM competition organization running invitational, regional, state, and national tournaments across 23+ science disciplines. Targets the same middle/high school competitor population as AEOP and competes for teacher Team Advisor attention and student participation hours.
• Battelle Education: Co-administers AEOP and provides the Technical Symposia Travel Award program. Operates STEM education research and program evaluation services directly comparable to AEOP's program administration needs, with deep DoD engagement and STEM workforce development expertise.
• National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF): Designs and delivers Camp Invention (the K-6 program operated as part of AEOP's portfolio) and runs the Collegiate Inventors Competition. Direct peer partner with NIHF designing Camp Invention curriculum used in AEOP's portfolio; comparable education IP and camp-based delivery model.
• MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement): National STEM education program focused on underrepresented students in K-12, with state-level operations running competitions, leadership academies, and teacher professional development. Direct peer serving same demographic with similar mission-driven STEM focus and equity-centered program design.
• FIRST Robotics: Leading K-12 STEM competition organization running FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition. Directly competes with eCYBERMISSION and JSS for student competitor mindshare, with similar team-based competition model and sponsor-funded prize structure.
• Naval STEM (Office of Naval Research): Direct peer as the Navy's STEM education outreach arm. Naval STEM co-sponsors JSHS alongside AEOP and operates similar K-12 and undergraduate STEM programs including SEAP-style apprenticeships and teacher fellowships. Directly comparable federal STEM education program serving the same customer base with overlapping mission.
• Air Force STEM (Air Force Office of Scientific Research): Direct peer as the Air Force's STEM education arm. Co-sponsors JSHS and runs STEM outreach programs aimed at building Air Force-relevant technical workforce. Operates the same tri-service construct as AEOP with comparable target demographics and program structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries11 records

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