Gemstone Awards

The Gemstone awards program was started more than ten years ago to reward students, mentors, teams, and librarians that have worked extremely hard throughout this four year process.  Award winners are announced at the Gemstone Citation Ceremony and Awards Celebration, held in May of each year. Parents, families, friends, and alumni are all invited to attend, as the event is open to the public!

Do Good Showcase

Come support our Junior Gemstone teams as they present their research! 
 *All first-year students are required to attend.*

Thesis Guidelines

The thesis is the culmination of the three years of work in a Gemstone team. The thesis should demonstrate the team’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the field, a critical analysis of related work, and the importance and relevance of the team’s contribution to the field.

Earning A Gemstone Citation

To earn the Gemstone Citation, the student must maintain satisfactory academic progress, as delineated in the Undergraduate Catalog.

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Timeline for Team Success

A quick overview of our four-year interdisplinary research program and its requirements!   

Curriculum

The Gemstone Honors Program is a four-year, interdisciplinary, team research program. The course curriculum is designed to facilitate a successful team experience. Some courses required for Gemstone fulfill General Education requirements.

Additionally, over the course of the four-year program, there are designated milestones that the team is expected to participate in. For more information, visit the Timeline for Team Success page.