Frequently Asked Questions

What Are STEM Fields?

agricultural sciences
biological sciences
chemistry
computer science
earth, atmospheric, and ocean sciences
engineering
mathematics
physics
social sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, cognitive science, economics, behavioral sciences)
technology

APL is focused on the disciplines shown in bold.

What Geographic Area Do We Serve?

Map of STEM Service

Our outreach efforts are focused on an area within a 25-mile radius or less than a 30-minute drive from APL:

Parts of Anne Arundel County
Baltimore City
Parts of Baltimore County
Parts of Carroll County
Parts of Frederick County
Howard County
Parts of Montgomery County
Parts of Prince George's County
Washington, DC

We also partner with other government agencies and companies to provide coverage to areas that fall outside of our outreach area.

Which STEM Events Does APL Participate In?

Science fair judging
High school expos/career days
Competition judging
Competition and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) team advising
Classroom subject-matter expert support
Mentoring