The 2024 Symposium will be held May 19-21 at the University of Connecticut Storrs campus. Topics to be discussed include:

• Giftedness, human potential, and talent development
• Affective issues in achievement and talent development
• Curriculum and instruction or program evaluation
• Creativity
• Acceleration
• Twice-exceptionality
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Methodological issues in research on talent development

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Megan and Manisha discuss insights into the brain-based differences that set gifted children apart and share innovative strategies for nurturing these students’ unique needs. The conversation also addresses the critical importance of a whole family approach and acknowledges the additional challenges of profoundly gifted children.

Whether you’re a parent, an educator, or simply curious about the nature of giftedness, this episode is an in-depth exploration of understanding and supporting these exceptional minds.

The episode can also be viewed on YouTube >

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This hour long information session provides attendees the opportunity to hear more about the elements of the Davidson Fellows scholarship. The event will include a presentation on eligibility, scholarship categories, rules and regulation, and how to apply. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. For those who are unable to attend, a recording will be shared and posted to the Davidson Fellows page.

Mark your calendars and use this link to register for the event.

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The theme “The New Frontier” will encourage the speakers and attendees to think about the ways in which students are supported with respect to the shifting dynamics of our field.

Pioneer Academics has added a college fair this year! The list of institutions participating in the fair continues to grow, and already features Stanford University, The University of Chicago, Cornell University, UC Berkeley, Pomona College and more.

Learn more and register for the Summit >

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Specifically, the study authors explore:

• To what extent can racial/ethnic “excellence gaps,” or disparities in academic performance among groups of students performing at the highest levels, be explained by differences in SES?
• Are excellence gaps still apparent when racial/ethnic groups are compared within the same socioeconomic groups?
• How have excellence gaps by race/ethnicity and SES shifted over the past two decades, including since the COVID-19 pandemic?

Fordham’s Adam Tyner and Meredith Coffey find that even within SES groups, racial/ethnic excellence gaps persist, and that SES has a similar effect on all racial/ethnic groups. They also find that over the last two decades, Advanced achievement levels generally rose for all racial/ethnic and SES groups, but particularly for Asian American and Pacific Islander students. Since the pandemic, however, Advanced achievement levels have declined for all racial/ethnic groups (most notably in math).

The report ends with policy implications for boosting Advanced achievement for all student groups while also working to narrow excellence gaps.

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Scores from these testing opportunities will be accepted by the following Davidson Programs:

• Young Scholars Program
• Davidson Academy in Reno
• Davidson Academy Online
• Davidson Institute’s THINK Summer Institute
• Davidson Institute’s Explore program

Multiple testing dates are available!

More info, test dates, and registration info >>

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Redkar’s award was for designing a neural network — an artificial intelligence method that aims to replicate the way the human brain functions — that identified a more energy and cost efficient Metal Organic Framework than those already in existence, and which holds the promise of pulling hydrocarbons from the air for use in gas appliances.

“This breakthrough paves the way for a carbon-neutral future with far-reaching implications for humanity and the environment,” program organizers said in the recent announcement.

Duan was awarded for a project that features a combination of prose, poetry and screenplay that analyzes “the unresolved friction of language and memory moving in circular patterns, relating to alternative futurities, Chinese-American histories, and the act of translation.”

Read more about the 2023 Fellows >

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Davidson Young Scholar Ambassador Anya’s project is “MHAYA (Mental Health Awareness in Young Athletes).” From Anya:

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Coming soon: “Davidson Gifted Perspectives”! This upcoming video series by the Davidson Institute will examine a number of different gifted-related issues and viewpoints.

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We’re thrilled to announce the 2023 Fellows! Fellows have completed graduate-level portfolios that have the potential to benefit society. The 2023 class will receive scholarships in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, music & literature.

Meet the 2023 class of Fellows >

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If you have questions about what the Young Scholars Program is or how we can support your student, please consider attending an Application Q&A session Monday, October 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.

If you are an educator interested in learning more about the Young Scholars Program, so you can suggest the program to your gifted and twice-exceptional students, you are also welcome to attend the Young Scholar Application Q&A.

During this session, parents and educators can expect to gain:

• Understanding about the Young Scholars Program and how Family Services support our Young Scholar families.
• Insights on how to pursue testing to better understand your student and their learning profile.
• Insights on how to find supports for your child’s unique profile—both academic and social-emotional.
• Understanding what we’re looking for in an application.
• Answers to questions about what to include in your Young Scholars application.

This session is for parents and educators and intended to run for 60 minutes. Please register to save your seat.

More info and registration >

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The Davidson Institute’s Young Scholars program accepts several intelligence and achievement tests. You can learn more about those testing options on our Eligibility and Testing page.

Now, the Davidson Institute has partnered with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development (CTD) to offer an eligibility assessment opportunity – an official practice SAT for 6th-10th grade students.

The following Practice SAT Test Dates are currently open for registration:

• September 24 (Sunday) – 8 am Pacific
• October 14 (Saturday) – 8 am Pacific
• November 5 (Sunday) – 8 am Pacific
• December 2 (Saturday) – 8 am Pacific
• January 7 (Sunday) – 8 am Pacific
• January 20 (Saturday) – 8 am Pacific

In addition to the Young Scholars program, scores from these testing opportunities will also be accepted by the following Davidson Programs:

• Davidson Academy in Reno
• Davidson Academy Online
• Davidson Institute’s THINK Summer Institute

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