Mobile Post Outreach

GEMS

Go Explore Math & Science (GEMS) is an annual program that provides a fun and exciting way for middle school students and their parents to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).  GEMS aims to increase our local STEM workforce in three ways:

• Spark interest in STEM through fun, hands-on workshops led by local STEM educators and professionals.
• Generate awareness of STEM careers in our local community through guest speakers and company-branded giveaways.
• Empower parents to inspire and support their child’s journey to a STEM career through sessions about education and career planning.

GEMS is a non-profit program that is financed by grants, sponsors, and donations. The program is planned and executed by volunteers, and every penny raised goes directly into the program!  Annual organizers are members and faculty from SAME Mobile Post and the University of South Alabama.  Our 2023 sponsors included SAME Mobile Post, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, TetraTech, FMC, BASF, Outokumpu, Pond, Thompson Engineering, Southern Earth Sciences, Jade Consulting, Chevron, and Terracon.  Thanks to these contributors, GEMS 2023 provided 23 workshops to 162 students and 48 parents from schools in Alabama and Mississippi!  

GEMS 2024 will be held November 16th on the University of South Alabama Campus. Registration is open through October 25th.

JROTC STEM Leadership Academy

The JROTC STEM Leadership Academy is a week-long residential academy for Mobile County JROTC Cadets.  The goal of the Academy is to groom Cadets into future contributors to our local STEM workforce by providing a first-hand look at STEM in action as Cadets work alongside local scientists and engineers to design innovate solutions to local problems.  Cadets conduct experiments in university labs, construct and build hands-on engineering projects, and experience a variety of local industries via interactive tours and mentoring.