The Center for Gifted Studies has planned a travel/study program to Italy for eighth grade and high school honors students as well as interested adults April 1 – April 10, 2011. This program provides participants with a carefully structured experience in Florence, Rome, and selected points of interest. Twenty-eight qualified participants will be accompanied by [...]
Have a Super Saturday This Fall!
Applications for 2010 Fall Super Saturdays will be available in early September. Fall Super Saturdays will be held October 30, November 6, 13, and 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon CDT. This fall, kids can sign up to use chemistry to solve a mystery, catch a ride on an airplane, build a bridge, or maybe just [...]
The 25th Issue of The Challenge is in the Mail!
Your copy of The Challenge, the magazine of The Center for Gifted Studies, should be reaching your mailbox soon. If you aren’t currently on the mailing list and would like to receive a copy, please let us know. We would love to send you the latest edition. This issue highlights Winter Super Saturdays, The Center’s [...]
VAMPY Draws Students From Kentucky, Nation, and Globe
The Center’s Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY) brought students from 77 Kentucky school districts, 13 states, and 3 countries. Click this article for the link to go to this year’s VAMPY blog. It was the 27th year for the summer program that was created to provide advanced learning opportunities for academically [...]
VAMPY Camper Wins at Jeopardy!
VAMPY camper Will Walters, an 8th grade student at Lexington Traditional Magnet School, appeared on the television program Jeopardy! that aired July 6 during SCATS summer camp. It was no surprise to everyone that Will was a big winner, bringing home $29,999 and a family trip to Costa Rica. Congratulations, Will!
SCATS Campers Invade WKU Campus
The Center for Gifted Studies hosted the 28th annual Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students (SCATS) June 13 – June 25, 2010 for over 200 participants, both residential and non-residential campers. SCATS provides enhanced learning opportunities for academically talented middle school students. This summer our campers came from 50 school districts, four states [...]
The Center Sets New Record at Advanced Placement Summer Institute
The Center for Gifted Studies’ annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute is the region’s largest training site for Advanced Placement. This summer, 500 teachers from 91 Kentucky school districts, 17 states, and 3 countries participated in the week-long institute, held at WKU, from June 27 to July 2. Endorsed by the College Board, The Center’s Advanced [...]
The Center Hosts Duke TIP Recognition Ceremony- Students Qualify for VAMPY
The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU hosted the Kentucky Recognition Ceremony for the Duke TIP on May 28. Kentucky Commissioner Terry Holliday presented the keynote address. Pictures of the event are available for download by clicking the thumbnail in the article. The Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search identifies students in 16 states in [...]
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