Teams of 2 Now Eligible for Fellows
New for 2022: Teams of two are now eligible to apply for a Fellows Scholarship. Recognized by Forbes as “one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships,” the Fellows scholarship is one of “The…
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2021 Fellows Virtual Ceremony Premieres Thursday, Sept. 30
Please join us Thursday, September 30th at 6:00pm Pacific Time as we honor twenty young people for their work in the STEM fields, music and literature. Davidson Institute founder Bob Davidson will present the…
2021 Sustainability Solutions Science Fair
The 2021 Sustainability Solutions Science Fair is a virtual opportunity open to researchers, innovators and engineers age 12-18 from around the world. Arizona State University, in partnership with Wells Fargo Foundation and the Rob…
NCSSM Initiates Pilot Program with BRIGHTLinks
Attention NC families with #gifted high school students: North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics is extending an opportunity to participate in a pilot program partnering with BRIGHTlinks. From the announcement: On behalf of…
Davidson Academy Online Transitioning to Independent School Starting in 2022-23
In an effort to further achieve its mission to increase opportunities for profoundly gifted young people, Davidson Academy’s Online Campus will be transitioning to an independent (private) school beginning with the 2022-23 academic year.…
WISE Cities: Where Innovation Supports the Elderly
Addressing social isolation among seniors. Developing an accessible app for local connections. Davidson Young Scholar alum Marie Brodsky is currently working on a startup, WISE Cities, LLC, with the goal of developing an extremely…
Project-based learning option with Sora, an accredited virtual high school
Want to learn about a high school that’s built around your student’s interests and learning style? Register for an exclusive opportunity to learn about Sora, a live, virtual, project-based high school designed to accelerate…
In Response to Pandemic, Davidson Young Scholar Launches 3D Printing Software Kickstarter
When the pandemic shut down their high school robotics team, Davidson Young Scholar Jeremiah Shue and his friends started an even larger project. They created the Autoprint One, a “Plug-and-Print” solution to enable anyone…
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair – New Frontiers in STEM Creativity
More than 1,800 outstanding high school science students, representing 64 countries, exhibited their inventive, groundbreaking projects at the 2021 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held virtually for the first time ever. Michelle Hua…
Documentary Takes a Deep Dive on Gifted Education
Now in post-production, The G Word is the most comprehensive film ever undertaken on gifted, talented, and neurodiverse education and populations. The film seeks to ask the question: In the 21st century, who gets to be…
May 27 Seminar for Educators: Integrating computational thinking and problem-solving skills into the secondary mathematics curriculum
Seminar from Pioneer Academics: Session topic: Integrating computational thinking and problem-solving skills into the secondary mathematics curriculum Dates and times: Thursday, May 27 at 1:30pm PDT (California), 4:30 EDT (New York) The seminar will…
May 20 Seminar for Educators: Giftedness and Talent: Is there a difference between the two if the goal is to bring out the best in students?
Seminar from Pioneer Academics: Topic: Giftedness and Talent: Is there a difference between the two if the goal is to bring out the best in students? The educator’s ultimate job is to help students…