Founded in 1976 at the University of Notre Dame, we have operated quietly and steadily to graduate over 5,000 plus researchers, professors, entrepreneurs, inventors, and business leaders, including over 500 men and women with doctorates in the physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering.
GEM invests in America’s workforce by investing in students looking to pursue Master’s and Doctoral degrees in applied science and engineering, and matches their specific skills to the specific technical needs of GEM employer members.
Over the past four decades, the organization, now known as The National GEM Consortium (GEM), has invested in America’s workforce in the engineering, physical science, and life science disciplines to overcome one of the most pervasive barriers to pursuing an advanced degree: identifying and securing funding for graduate education.
The GEM staff is small but passionate about their commitment to creating scientific communities and empowering individuals to have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and make a difference.
Over the years GEM has made significant impact by investing in America’s workforce to help students in pursuing success both within and outside of STEM fields.
Throughout the year GEM hosts physical as well as virtual events designed to raise awareness and train individuals on the various ways that they can make scientific impact.
GEM offers various programs to support fellows and aspiring fellows. Get some insight into our program offerings.
The National GEM Consortium complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran or military status.
The National GEM Consortium prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, services, activities, employment practices, volunteer engagement, and interactions with clients, participants, and community partners. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or service offered by National GEM Consortium because of any protected characteristic.
The National GEM Consortium provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so creates an undue hardship or fundamentally alter a program or service as defined by federal law.
The National GEM Consortium is committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and full compliance with all federal civil rights requirements. Our mission is strengthened when every individual feels welcomed, valued, and supported.