New name and brand strengthen connection between Army STEM opportunities, decades of Army STEM education, and the nation's future STEM workforce
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), led by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), today unveiled Army STEM, the new name and identity of the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP), marking the next chapter for the Army-sponsored portfolio of STEM education and workforce development opportunities.
Unveiled this week at the National Science Teaching Association's (NSTA) national conference in Indianapolis, the rebrand brings a clearer Army connection and a unified visual identity to the Army's longstanding portfolio of STEM education and workforce development opportunities.
The transition includes a new logo, color palette, website at ArmySTEM.us, and new social media accounts. Much more than just a visual update, the new identity better reflects Army STEM's broader purpose: connecting students, educators, and emerging professionals with Army science and technology while helping develop the STEM talent needed for the nation's future.
Building on a Legacy of Army STEM Investment
The Army's commitment to STEM education predates AEOP. Since the 1950s, Army laboratories, scientists and engineers have supported educational programs, competitions, and research experiences that introduce participants to scientific discovery and real-world technical challenges. Many of these efforts were later brought together under AEOP, creating a coordinated portfolio of opportunities spanning elementary school through postdoctoral research.
The Army STEM name builds on that history while making the Army's role more visible.
"AEOP established a strong foundation of programs and partnerships that have connected generations of students and educators with STEM," said Brian Leftridge, STEM Program Manager and ASEC Cooperative Agreement Manager for U.S. Army DEVCOM. "The Army STEM identity carries that work forward with a name that better reflects the connection between these opportunities, the Army's science and technology mission, and our investment in America's future STEM workforce."
Army STEM continues the portfolio's established programs, including Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS), eCYBERMISSION, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), internships, fellowships, and educator professional development.
Together, these opportunities connect participants with Army researchers, laboratories, mentors, and hands-on experience working on current STEM challenges. They also support the development of skills that extend beyond any single program or career path, including critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving.
The Army STEM Education Consortium: Delivering Opportunities and Community
The rebrand follows the establishment of the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC) in 2026 through a 10-year cooperative agreement administered by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM). Led by RIT, the consortium brings together six organizations to coordinate and support the Army STEM portfolio.
The consortium's work emphasizes connections among programs, participants, educators, researchers, and mentors, recognizing that an early STEM experience can become the foundation for future education, research, or professional opportunities.
"Thousands of students, educators, researchers, and alumni have built meaningful connections through our AEOP programs," said Donna Burnette, Chair and Principal Investigator of the Army STEM Education Consortium, and Executive Director of Rochester Institute of Technology's K-12 University Center. "We want them to recognize Army STEM as the continuation of the community they've been part of all along, while seeing more clearly the full breadth and strength of the opportunities available to them. This new identity brings those opportunities together and helps us better serve the people who have made these programs what they are."
A New Look for a Continuing Mission
The new Army STEM identity combines the Army's established black and gold with a distinctive green that represents growth and discovery. Its new logo incorporates an upward-pointing A and a star, reflecting the Army connection and a forward-looking commitment to STEM excellence.
The identity extends to a redesigned website, ArmySTEM.us, which introduces a consistent visual experience across the portfolio and highlights the people, research and opportunities that define Army STEM.
"Our goal was to create an identity that feels unmistakably connected to the Army while reflecting the breadth of the STEM community it supports," said Sarah Blake, Strategic Communications & Marketing Lead for the Army STEM Education Consortium. "The new brand makes it much clearer who we are, what we offer and why it matters to the nation. We hope it makes it easier for more people to see these opportunities, recognize that there's a place for them here, and take that first step toward getting involved."
The new brand is being introduced publicly at Booth 2381, near the NSTA Hub, during the NSTA National Conference in Indianapolis this week.
For more information about Army STEM and its opportunities, visit ArmySTEM.us.
Check out the full identity package here.
About Army STEM
Army STEM, formerly the Army Educational Outreach Program, is the U.S. Army's portfolio of STEM education and workforce development opportunities. Army STEM connects students, educators and emerging professionals with Army-sponsored STEM enrichment, competitions, research, internships, fellowships, mentorship and other experiences. The portfolio supports the Army's efforts to develop STEM talent and strengthen the nation's science and technology workforce.
About the Army STEM Education Consortium
The Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC) is a national collaboration of academic, industry and nonprofit organizations supporting the Army STEM portfolio through a 10-year cooperative agreement administered by U.S. Army DEVCOM. Led by Rochester Institute of Technology, the consortium includes Blake Learning Solutions, the Griffiss Institute, ICF Incorporated, the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), and Tennessee Technological University. Together, the six organizations provide expertise in STEM education, program delivery, educator engagement, workforce development, data analytics, and strategic communications.
Media Contact
Sarah Blake, Army STEM Education Consortium / Blake Learning Solutions, 1 5713051575, [email protected], armystem.us
SOURCE Army STEM Education Consortium / Blake Learning Solutions
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