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.
Why give? Donor Ken Schwartz shares his story
When Ken Schwartz’s son was at UMD, he sat in the audience to hear his son’s research team present its findings and attended games to see his son play in the marching band. But even after his son Dan graduated, Ken Schwartz continued his support of the university.
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Welcome to the Gemstone Honors Program, Class of 2030
We are so excited to meet you! Here is some important information that you might find helpful.