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Scientists followed ‘gifted’ kids for 54 years and realised everything we thought about them could be wrong
Mar. 3, 2025—SMPY was recently mentioned in this article published in Tyla. Please click here to read the full story.
A 53-year study: What does it take to be a genius?
Sep. 18, 2024—SMPY was recently featured in this Chinese language article published in SanLian LifeWeek. Please click here to read the full story.
MENSA Foundation 2023-2024 Awards for Excellence in Research
Aug. 30, 2024—Harrison J. Kell (former SMPY postdoctoral fellow, 2011-2014) and David Lubinski (current SMPY Co-director) were recently recognized by MENSA for their excellent research. Please click here to read more.
What Happens to Gifted Children
Jun. 14, 2024—SMPY was recently mentioned in this article published in The New York Times. Please click here to read the full story.
Harvard Admissions Should Be More Meritocratic
Feb. 2, 2024—SMPY was recently mentioned in this article published in The Harvard Crimson. Please click here to read the full story.
A study has been following ‘gifted’ kids for 45 years. Here’s what we’ve learned.
Dec. 19, 2023—SMPY findings were recently discussed in this article published on Upworthy.com. Please click here to read the full story.
Finding The Next Steve Wozniak
Aug. 22, 2023—Jonathan Wai authored this piece on talent identification which mentions SMPY. Please click here to read the full story in Forbes Magazine.
What do gifted children need? Future Scientists Center offers answers
Jun. 23, 2023—SMPY Co-director Camilla P. Benbow was the keynote speaker at a recent conference organized by the Maimonides Fund’s Future Scientists Center and the Israeli Ministry of Education. Please click here to read the full story, which was featured in The Jerusalem Post.
Are High-Fliers Wrecked by Their Success?
Jan. 10, 2023—Former SMPY postdoctoral fellow, Harrison J. Kell, authored this piece which discusses whether or not high achievers are wrecked by their success. Please click here to read the full story, which was featured in the Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s (SPSP) News.
Q&A: What can a 50-year study teach us about giftedness?
Jan. 10, 2023—SMPY Co-directors Camilla Benbow and David Lubinski reflect upon study findings as the SMPY enters into its 50th year. Please click here to read the full story, which was featured in Vanderbilt University’s Research News.