The Davidson Institute hosts and attends numerous conferences and events throughout the year, both in-person and virtual. Some of the events listed below are for Davidson program participants only, while others are open to the public. We would be happy to make your acquaintance at one of them!
Upcoming Events
Where to Find Us
April 6, 2023
Parent Consulting Circle
Sometimes, the profoundly gifted trajectory isn’t a straight line. Parents may have questions or find themselves in situations that require unique insight from others experienced with this special population. Join this session, led by the staff of Family Services, to ask questions in a live group setting and gain perspective in ways you can support your Young Scholar. (Young Scholars -only event)
April 11, 2023
Understanding the PG Path: Socialization and Friendship
Attendees will learn about the Family Consultant perspective pertaining to socialization and friendship. We’ll discuss asynchronous social development, how to help your child find connections (including outside of school or as homeschoolers), and social skill building. (Young Scholars-only event)
April 18, 2023
Recovering the astronomy of ancient Babylon with John Steele
This presentation will explore how we are rediscovering the astronomy of the ancient Babylonians. We will look at how modern scholars investigate these texts (including the use modern mathematics and astronomy to analyse their contents), how the ancient Babylonians made astronomical observations and developed theories to calculate the positions of the moon and the planets, and the role that astronomy had in Babylonian society. (Young Scholars-only event)
April 19, 2023
Advocacy Support Circle: End of School Year Advocacy
April’s Advocacy Support Circle theme is End of School Year Advocacy: What Can You Do with the Time Left in the School Year? In this event, we’ll explore how the tools and strategies discussed in the April issue of Advocate Together can help you effectively advocate during end of the school year transitions. (Young Scholars-only event)
April 27, 2023
Motivation: What Really Works with Kids & Music Practice with Barbie Wong
Motivation: What Really Works with Kids & Music Practice with Barbie Wong In this workshop, music educator Barbie Wong will explain how motivation actually works, what drives a child to make music with joy, and how you can create the right environment for that to happen. The result is a child who is more eager to play their instrument and a better connection between teacher, parent and child. (Young Scholars-only event)
May 13-14, 2023
STEM College & Career Fair at Regeneron ISEF
The Davidson Institute will be exhibitors at this conference, which is the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition. (Dallas, Tex.)
May 13-19, 2023
Regeneron ISEF 2023
The Davidson Institute will be exhibitors at this conference, which is the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition. (Dallas, Tex.)
May 15, 2023
Young Scholar Application Q&A
If you have questions about what the Young Scholars Program is or how we can support your student, please consider attending. This session is for parents and educators and intended to run for 60 minutes. Please RSVP to save your seat.
November 9-12, 2023
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Annual Convention
The Davidson Institute will be exhibitors at this conference, the largest gathering devoted to gifted and talented education. (Lake Buena Vista, Fla.)
We also frequently attend the following conferences: