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Gemstone Honors Program

Over 25 years of Impact and Inquiry

Gemstone is a unique multidisciplinary four-year research program for selected undergraduate honors students of all majors.

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Avery Parker awarded Gingrich Firebaugh Scholarship

This year’s scholarship recipient is Avery Parker, a senior from Warrington, Pennsylvania majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. Congratulations, Avery!

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2024 Do Good Showcase

Our junior teams presented at the 7th annual Do Good Showcase on Monday, November 4. Congratulations to teams to who the Audience Choice and Do Good awards!

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Esohe Owie Spirit of Maryland Finalist

Gemstone's very own Esohe Owie was a finalist for the Spirit of Maryland Award for Homecoming 2024! The award is presented each year during half-time at the Homecoming football game.

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In accordance with our commitment to racial justice and equity, Gemstone will host a town hall for our community each semester as an opportunity to listen to our community and be held accountable to these commitments and goals.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives

"I chose Gemstone because I had done some research in high school and wanted to continue in college. I was really intrigued by the flexibility and student-driven approach that Gemstone offered.  I really liked the living-learning aspect of the program because I got to know fellow classmates and the staff. I also got involved in Gemstone Student Council freshman year and got to meet more great upperclassmen. My GEMS100 Section Leaders (Lara and Akhil!) were also great at helping to ease the transition."

Soma Umeozula '19
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