By Kenneth Mullinax
Alabama State University students interested in pursuing a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) now have a greater opportunity to enhance their educational and career experience through paid apprenticeships and fellowships, via the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP).
The AEOP apprenticeships and fellowships program is administered by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York on behalf of the U.S. Army.
“AEOP is an Army and Department of Defense-funded program for undergraduates through post-doctoral students interested in STEM fields,” stated Brit Milazzo, communication and marketing manager with RIT, in an email. “It gives participants the opportunity to work alongside world-renowned scientists and engineers at facilities across the nation directly benefiting the mission of the country (but without donning the uniform or committing to join the military).
He explained that these paid experiences can place ASU students in hands-on research and innovation situations by working on projects they’re most passionate about in the STEM arena.
