The Houston Gem and Mineral Society is a tax-exempt, educational organization [501(c)3]. As such, one of our primary missions is earth science and hobby-related education. To do that, we teach adult hands-on classes in wire-wrapping, lapidary, metalsmithing, and faceting, among others. We also teach core earth science classes in mineralogy and paleontology for adults and children. We offer programs specifically aimed at children at our Annual Show and offer college scholarships in the earth sciences and lapidary arts.
On this page you can find a collection of educational videos, fun games and activities, interesting links, and virtual tours.
Paleo Section President Neal Immega has had great success coaching Science Olympiad students. In 2014, his teams won 1st and 7th in the nation in the High School category for Rocks and Minerals. In 2015, his teams won 1st and 10th in the nation in the Middle School category for Paleontology. See our Outreach gallery. In 2023 his team won 3rd in the nation.
