Alumni Mentor & Partner Program

The Gemstone Alumni Mentor & Partner Program (AMPP) is a student-led initiative that pairs current students with Gemstone alumni based on their shared interests and academic/career similarities. The mentor-mentee relationship provides students with the opportunity to grow their networking skills and knowledge base about professional careers, internships, and post-graduation opportunities. The mentoring experience is largely virtual as students will connect with their mentors via Zoom, Skype, Google Hangout, etc, but in-person meetings are encouraged if possible. This is a great opportunity to share your experiences with eager students! Information on how to sign up will be sent out every fall.

AMPP also plans events for Gemstone students relevant to professional development, networking, post-graduation opportunities, and more. They have collaborated with other Honors College programs, such as Integrated Life Sciences, and campus partners, such as the University Career Center, to expand students' access to different resources at UMD. Check out some of AMPP's events below!

If you are interested in getting invovled or have any questions, feel free to email us at gems@umd.edu.