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Gifted Education and Support

Paths to Research for Young Students

Many of the gifted students the Davidson Institute serves express an early interest in one or more of the STEM fields. It is not uncommon to have a highly gifted student younger than 14…

Gifted Education and Support

Finding an Advanced Tutor or Mentor for Your Gifted Child

This article was expanded from a seminar hosted by the Davidson Institute. It provides tips for parents on finding a mentor for their gifted child, including things to keep in mind when your child…

Gifted Resources

2023 Davidson Fellows – Impacting the Lives of Others Through Science & Engineering

The Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the…

Gifted Resources

2023 Davidson Fellows – Helping Others Through STEM Innovation

The Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the…

Highlights from Expert Series

Tips for Students: Epigenetics: You Are What You Eat, and Think, and Do with Scott Beaver

The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Scott Beaver, Ph.D. These days, high school and college level biology…

Highlights from Expert Series

Tips for Parents: “How do I know if this behavior is on purpose?” – Seeing Your Child Through a Brain First Lens

The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Eileen Devine, LCSW Even when we understand that the brain is…

Highlights from Expert Series

Tips for Parents: Debunking the Myth of the Ideal College Applicant

The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Authored by: Jaime Smith, M.A., MS.Ed. We already know that gifted does not…

Gifted and Twice-Exceptional

Twice-Exceptional Schools: Understanding the Characteristics & Benefits

Twice-exceptional, also known as “2e”, students are intellectually gifted individuals who have learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder. Much like their gifted peers, they often exhibit heightened emotional and intellectual…

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