What is GEMS?
What is GEMS?
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📢 Get ready! The 2026 GEMS Expo is coming this February–March — dates & location announced in October! 📢
ALEX partners with AMSTI and ATiM to host the Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS) events. GEMS is an educational program designed to actively involve girls in STEM-related activities through formal and informal learning environments. The GEMS program supports the national need to close the STEM gender gap by utilizing eight teaching strategies to encourage self-confidence and elevate interest in the areas of math and science among female students. GEMS teacher practices focus on these strategies to strengthen girls' beliefs regarding their abilities in science and math.
What a celebration! 59 teams with a total of 485 girls joined the 2025 GEMS Expo—click the map to see where they’re from!
18th Annual GEMS Exposition
18th Annual GEMS Exposition
The GEMS Expo is a one-day event that includes:
The GEMS Expo is a one-day event that includes:
A student project showcase
Interactive and engaging STEM investigations
A visit with female role models
Beginning a GEMS Team at your school is easy!
Create a team of 3-10 girls in grades 2-12.
Select or create your own STEM lesson plan utilizing ALEX resources.
Teach the selected lesson to the team/class. Begin a student project based on the lesson to showcase at the Expo.
Applications will open on Monday, November 3rd! Check out the sample application, selection criteria, and FAQs for details.
Visit the Expo Page to learn more!
This event is based on an application process. Only teams receiving a notice of acceptance are eligible to attend.Â
Sponsors are responsible for travel arrangements and monitoring students following the school/district's field trip policies and guidelines.
Learn more about GEMS
Watch the videos below to learn how to engage female students in STEM through the GEMS program!
Dive into our inspiring GEMS 2025 Student Project video playlist to discover the amazing projects our GEMS Teams created!
2024 GEMS Expo Video Recap
2023 GEMS Expo Video Recap
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