Gemstone, Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

Team Gemstone

team pic Team Gemstone is a one-day team development course for the entire Gemstone sophomore class. It is part of the GEMS202 course, Team Dynamics and Research Methodology, and kicks-off the new semester with style. This program gives new teams an intensive experience to develop friendship, trust, communication and teamwork. And the number one ingredient is FUN!

View the Team Gemstone 2007 Photo Album

What did last year's participants say about Team Gemstone?

team pic "After completing the ropes course at Hemlock Overlook last Friday, I felt really confident about our team."

"During this trip I feel like I got to know the people in my group a lot better, and I love my section leader...she's so nice!"

"After this, I am excited to begin because I know that I am part of a group that will succeed."

"It is really surprising how much fun you can have with kids you barely know running around blindfolded in the woods - it's even more surprising that you can walk away from it with a better understanding of your own team dynamic."

"The Team Gemstone experience really helped our group to learn to trust each other."

team pic "I was one of many people who found the Team Gemstone experience at Hemlock Overlook to be truly beneficial and worthwhile."

"I was really excited to find out more about my teammates because it gives me a sense of security about working with these people for the rest of my college experience."

"I think Team Gemstone was a great experience for our team, and my best Gemstone memory so far. It was a great bonding experience for our team."

"I thought that it benefited our team a whole lot to work together in a positive environment, trying to solve fun problems in a cooperative group. Not only did we get a chance to get to know everyone in our group really well, but we learned our strengths and weaknesses as a team."