The Gemstone Honors Program at the University of Maryland is a unique multidisciplinary four-year research program for selected undergraduate honors students of all majors. Now in it's seventeenth year, the Gemstone Honors Program continues to challenge and support students in the development of their research, teamwork, communication and leadership skills. Learn more about Gemstone.

Attention Incoming Freshmen!

June 5, 2018

We want to invite all new admitted students to attend the following events:
Join Gemstone staff and current Gemstone students for a summer barbeque! For more information and to RSVP click here.

Register for Gems Camp 2018 by clicking the image below! Gems Camp is a two-night, off-campus orientation program where you can meet other Gemstone freshmen like yourself. It will take place from Tuesday, August 21st to Thursday, August 23rd.

Gemstone loves social media! Follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, check out on Instagram, and visit our student blog, The Stone! Additionally, join the official Gemstone Class of 2022 Facebook group HERE. Please note that you will have to request to join, but a program administrator or current Gemstone student will approve you.

Visit the admitted students page to get more information and stay updated on upcoming events for incoming freshmen!

Congratulations to 2018 Gemstone Award Recipients!

June 5, 2018

Congratulations to our students, graduating seniors, mentors and librarians on their outstanding work throughout this past year! While there were many people who deserved each of these awards, we could only choose a few. Check out this year's recipients by clicking here.

Gemstone Citation Ceremony & Awards Celebration 2018: May 17th

May 4, 2018

Join the Gemstone Honors Program as we congratulate our Gemstone Class of 2018 on receiving their Gemstone Citations and all Gemstone awards recipients! The Gemstone Citation Ceremony and Awards Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 17th at 7pm in the Memorial Chapel at the University of Maryland. Doors will open for families and guests at 6:15pm, and seating is first-come, first-served. The presentation of citations will be by team.

All Gemstone awards will also be presented. Friends and family are invited to attend. More information about the awards are available at go.umd.edu/gemstoneawards.Parking instructions are available at on our FB event here. We look forward to celebrating with you!

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