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.

Gemstone Students Doing Amazing Things

September 11, 2017

Jaishri Shankar (Gemstone Alumna, Class of 2013) was featured on national television on Friday through XQ America and talks about how her school (Washington Leadership Academy) uses the power of technology to transform education (start at 39 min mark to see the school's segment).

Also, two of our first year students, Morgan Robinson and Ryan Utz were featured in Terp magazine as "incoming incredibles!" Read more about it here.

Congratulations Team CLOT!

September 7, 2017

Congratulations Team CLOT (2015) on their publication in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research! Our alumni have been hard at work even after graduating from Gemstone and the University of Maryland 2 years ago to achieve this publication! Click here to read the amazing work they have done!

Fall 2017 Welcome Events Calendar!

August 10, 2017

See the calendar below for upcoming events this fall!

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Congratulations Cara Schiksnis!

August 3rd, 2017

Cara Schiksnis of Team OYSTERS (2019) is one of four students to be awarded the 2017 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship. The scholarship entails an exciting summer with NOAA, gaining hands on training in science, research, technology, policy, management and education. Congratulations Care on this amazing opportunity! Click here to learn more about Cara and the other recipients!

Congratulations Natalya Gallo!

July 31st, 2017

Natalyo Gallo is a Gemstone alumni, who was a member of Team BREATHE and graduated from the University of Maryland in 2011. She is currently a PhD student at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego. She has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Switzer Environmental Fellowship for her passion and commitment to improving environmental conditions. Congratulations Natalya and good luck!

Click here to learn more about Natalya and the fellowship.

Funding Opportunity for Gemstone Teams

July 31st, 2017

The Sustainability Fund provides funding for projects that promote environmental sustainability and positively impact the student experience at UMD. The priority deadline for applications is October 15 and the final deadline is January 15. Apply now!

Attention Class of 2021!

July 25th, 2017

Check out all the fun and adventure awaiting your arrival at Gems Camp in this promo video! Registration is open and due by August 1st, 2017! Register now, you won't want to miss out on the excitement!

Click here for more information about Gems Camp

Gemstone Students in Scotland

June 28th, 2017

Dr. Coale was joined by Christina Hnatov, Team SPACE (2019), Sarah Frail, Team PHAGE (2018), Thea Ornstein, Team OMEGA (2019) and Anna Lin, Team VIRUS (2018) at the U21 URC Conference at the University of Edinburgh. Click here to learn more about the conference and the research our brilliant students are conducting!

Summer BBQ Fun!

June 20th, 2017

Miss your Gemstone friends? Want me to meet the Gemstone Class of 2021? Come out to the Gemstone Summer BBQ on Sunday, July 16, 2017! This is a fun and relaxing way to connect with Gemstone students, alumni, friends and family. RSVP now by clicking here before ticket prices go up on July 1st!

Citation Ceremony Photos

June 6th, 2017

Congratulations once again to our graduating seniors on their Gemstone citation!

Click the image to see more photographs from the ceremony.

Gemstone Class of 2021- Updated Admitted Students Page!

June 2nd, 2017

We are so excited to welcome you to our Gemstone family. Check out our newly updated Admitted Students page on http://go.umd.edu/gemstone2021. From our Summer BBQ to Gems Camp registration information, take a look at some our important announcements! Questions? Email gems@umd.edu.

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