The Center for Gifted Studies
@giftedstudies.bsky.social
We are committed to encouraging excellence by providing educational opportunities and resources to three populations: gifted and talented students, educators working with gifted students, and parents of gifted students.
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted
Just one week to go until the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar on September 18 with Dr. Claire Hughes! 2e students are both gifted and have a disability or learning difference.
Learn more and register for the workshop here:
buff.ly/ps1gtMN
#mindsonhandson #2e #gifted
Learn more and register for the workshop here:
buff.ly/ps1gtMN
#mindsonhandson #2e #gifted
September 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Just one week to go until the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar on September 18 with Dr. Claire Hughes! 2e students are both gifted and have a disability or learning difference.
Learn more and register for the workshop here:
buff.ly/ps1gtMN
#mindsonhandson #2e #gifted
Learn more and register for the workshop here:
buff.ly/ps1gtMN
#mindsonhandson #2e #gifted
The latest issue of The Challenge magazine is out! If you haven't found it in your mailbox, you can read it here: digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgs_pubs/60/
#gtchat #gifted #giftededucation #mindsonhandson
#gtchat #gifted #giftededucation #mindsonhandson
August 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The latest issue of The Challenge magazine is out! If you haven't found it in your mailbox, you can read it here: digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgs_pubs/60/
#gtchat #gifted #giftededucation #mindsonhandson
#gtchat #gifted #giftededucation #mindsonhandson
News from The Center: Dr. Tyler Clark, Assistant Director of Operations at The Center for Gifted Studies, recently received two prestigious leadership awards.
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article....
Congratulations Tyler!
#mindsonhandson #gifted #gtchat #giftededucation
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article....
Congratulations Tyler!
#mindsonhandson #gifted #gtchat #giftededucation
August 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
News from The Center: Dr. Tyler Clark, Assistant Director of Operations at The Center for Gifted Studies, recently received two prestigious leadership awards.
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article....
Congratulations Tyler!
#mindsonhandson #gifted #gtchat #giftededucation
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article....
Congratulations Tyler!
#mindsonhandson #gifted #gtchat #giftededucation
Our Fall workshop series kicks off with the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar on September 18 with Dr. Claire Hughes-Lynch!
Learn more and register for the workshop here: buff.ly/ps1gtMN
Learn more and register for the workshop here: buff.ly/ps1gtMN
July 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Our Fall workshop series kicks off with the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar on September 18 with Dr. Claire Hughes-Lynch!
Learn more and register for the workshop here: buff.ly/ps1gtMN
Learn more and register for the workshop here: buff.ly/ps1gtMN
Photos from Day 3 of VAMPY are ready to view! See them here: buff.ly/sWyRUoQ
#mindsonhandson #VAMPY25 #gifted
#mindsonhandson #VAMPY25 #gifted
June 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Photos from Day 3 of VAMPY are ready to view! See them here: buff.ly/sWyRUoQ
#mindsonhandson #VAMPY25 #gifted
#mindsonhandson #VAMPY25 #gifted
News from The Center: We want to give our own Tyler Clark a big Congratulations on his award from The Mensa Foundation. Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
#mindsonhandson #gifted
#mindsonhandson #gifted
June 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
News from The Center: We want to give our own Tyler Clark a big Congratulations on his award from The Mensa Foundation. Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
#mindsonhandson #gifted
#mindsonhandson #gifted
Photos from Day 11 of SCATS are ready to view! Check out Wednesday's pictures of classes and the talent show here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCiDt9
#mindsonhandson #SCATS #gifted
#mindsonhandson #SCATS #gifted
June 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Photos from Day 11 of SCATS are ready to view! Check out Wednesday's pictures of classes and the talent show here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCiDt9
#mindsonhandson #SCATS #gifted
#mindsonhandson #SCATS #gifted
A new Counselor's Corner blog post is live, read it here: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/06...
#gifted #mindsonhandson #SCATS25
#gifted #mindsonhandson #SCATS25
June 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A new Counselor's Corner blog post is live, read it here: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/06...
#gifted #mindsonhandson #SCATS25
#gifted #mindsonhandson #SCATS25
Each day, we will post photos and share blog posts written by our counselors and Center staff members. Follow along and stay up to date on all things SCATS: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/06...
#SCATS25 #gifted #mindsonhandson
#SCATS25 #gifted #mindsonhandson
June 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Each day, we will post photos and share blog posts written by our counselors and Center staff members. Follow along and stay up to date on all things SCATS: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/06...
#SCATS25 #gifted #mindsonhandson
#SCATS25 #gifted #mindsonhandson
Photos from the first day of SCATS are now available: flic.kr/s/aHBqjChssm
Yesterday, students moved in, met their counselors and hallmates, had dinner in Fresh, and broke the ice with fun games!
#mindsonhandson #SCATS25 #gifted
Yesterday, students moved in, met their counselors and hallmates, had dinner in Fresh, and broke the ice with fun games!
#mindsonhandson #SCATS25 #gifted
June 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Photos from the first day of SCATS are now available: flic.kr/s/aHBqjChssm
Yesterday, students moved in, met their counselors and hallmates, had dinner in Fresh, and broke the ice with fun games!
#mindsonhandson #SCATS25 #gifted
Yesterday, students moved in, met their counselors and hallmates, had dinner in Fresh, and broke the ice with fun games!
#mindsonhandson #SCATS25 #gifted
We're celebrating our TIP-KY Ceremony Awardees one more time with a look back at Friday's event—congrats again! You can read more about the event here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
See more photos on our Flickr: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCfRaB
#gifted #mindsonhandson #TIPKY
See more photos on our Flickr: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCfRaB
#gifted #mindsonhandson #TIPKY
May 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're celebrating our TIP-KY Ceremony Awardees one more time with a look back at Friday's event—congrats again! You can read more about the event here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
See more photos on our Flickr: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCfRaB
#gifted #mindsonhandson #TIPKY
See more photos on our Flickr: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCfRaB
#gifted #mindsonhandson #TIPKY
With less than 30 DAYS until the beginning of #vampy25, we thought we'd continue with the starter pack trend.
If your student wants to join us for VAMPY this summer, there is still time to sign up! Visit our website to apply: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
#starterpack #summercamp #mindsonhandson
If your student wants to join us for VAMPY this summer, there is still time to sign up! Visit our website to apply: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
#starterpack #summercamp #mindsonhandson
May 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
With less than 30 DAYS until the beginning of #vampy25, we thought we'd continue with the starter pack trend.
If your student wants to join us for VAMPY this summer, there is still time to sign up! Visit our website to apply: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
#starterpack #summercamp #mindsonhandson
If your student wants to join us for VAMPY this summer, there is still time to sign up! Visit our website to apply: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
#starterpack #summercamp #mindsonhandson
Happy first day of Summer to many students! If your 6th-10th grade student is already looking for something to elevate their time off, check out one of our summer camps for advanced students:
Learn more about SCATS: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
Learn more about VAMPY: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
Learn more about SCATS: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
Learn more about VAMPY: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
May 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Happy first day of Summer to many students! If your 6th-10th grade student is already looking for something to elevate their time off, check out one of our summer camps for advanced students:
Learn more about SCATS: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
Learn more about VAMPY: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
Learn more about SCATS: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
Learn more about VAMPY: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
With just 30 DAYS until the beginning of #SCATS25 and the kickoff of Summer 2025 at The Center for Gifted Studies, we thought we'd hop on the starter pack trend. Visit our website to apply: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
#starterpack #summercamp #mindsonhandson
#starterpack #summercamp #mindsonhandson
May 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
With just 30 DAYS until the beginning of #SCATS25 and the kickoff of Summer 2025 at The Center for Gifted Studies, we thought we'd hop on the starter pack trend. Visit our website to apply: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
#starterpack #summercamp #mindsonhandson
#starterpack #summercamp #mindsonhandson
We are excited to share that our Fall Break trip to Germany is now open for registration! Learn more here: www.wku.edu/gifted/travel/
#gifted #mindsonhandson #travelabroad
#gifted #mindsonhandson #travelabroad
April 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We are excited to share that our Fall Break trip to Germany is now open for registration! Learn more here: www.wku.edu/gifted/travel/
#gifted #mindsonhandson #travelabroad
#gifted #mindsonhandson #travelabroad
We are so excited the Governor signed House Bill 190, legislation aimed at strengthening gifted and talented education across the Commonwealth. The measure enhances opportunities for exceptional learners and affirms Kentucky’s commitment to academic excellence.
#Kentucky #gifted #mindsonhandson
#Kentucky #gifted #mindsonhandson
April 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We are so excited the Governor signed House Bill 190, legislation aimed at strengthening gifted and talented education across the Commonwealth. The measure enhances opportunities for exceptional learners and affirms Kentucky’s commitment to academic excellence.
#Kentucky #gifted #mindsonhandson
#Kentucky #gifted #mindsonhandson
We are just 60 days away from the start of #VAMPY25! We are so excited to welcome new campers and welcome back previous attendees. Summer counselors have been hired, and we are getting closer and closer to a summer of #mindsonhandson discovery.
April 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We are just 60 days away from the start of #VAMPY25! We are so excited to welcome new campers and welcome back previous attendees. Summer counselors have been hired, and we are getting closer and closer to a summer of #mindsonhandson discovery.
Welcome back to our travelers! Traveling with The Center can lead you around the world for new experiences and culturally cultivated memories.
Save the date for October 3-12, as The Center will return to Europe to visit Germany!
#gifted #mindsonhandson #gtchat #giftededucation
Save the date for October 3-12, as The Center will return to Europe to visit Germany!
#gifted #mindsonhandson #gtchat #giftededucation
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Welcome back to our travelers! Traveling with The Center can lead you around the world for new experiences and culturally cultivated memories.
Save the date for October 3-12, as The Center will return to Europe to visit Germany!
#gifted #mindsonhandson #gtchat #giftededucation
Save the date for October 3-12, as The Center will return to Europe to visit Germany!
#gifted #mindsonhandson #gtchat #giftededucation
VAMPY Course Spotlight! Today we are highlighting Psychology, led by Kourtney Clark. This psychology course is designed to introduce students to studying behavior and mental processes.
Apply, see course qualifications, and learn more here: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy
#VAMPY25 #mindsonhandson
Apply, see course qualifications, and learn more here: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy
#VAMPY25 #mindsonhandson
April 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
VAMPY Course Spotlight! Today we are highlighting Psychology, led by Kourtney Clark. This psychology course is designed to introduce students to studying behavior and mental processes.
Apply, see course qualifications, and learn more here: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy
#VAMPY25 #mindsonhandson
Apply, see course qualifications, and learn more here: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy
#VAMPY25 #mindsonhandson
VAMPY Course Spotlight! Today we are highlighting Pop Culture, led by Justin Mitchell. This class explores how music, film, television, and digital media have shaped and reflected key historical moments.
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy...
#mindsonhandson #summercamps #gifted
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy...
#mindsonhandson #summercamps #gifted
April 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
VAMPY Course Spotlight! Today we are highlighting Pop Culture, led by Justin Mitchell. This class explores how music, film, television, and digital media have shaped and reflected key historical moments.
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy...
#mindsonhandson #summercamps #gifted
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy...
#mindsonhandson #summercamps #gifted
We wanted to share this awesome opportunity for any young entrepreneurs out there! Learn more here: childrensentrepreneurmarket.com/event/bowlin...
#gifted #gtchat #mindsonhandson #wku @wkuhilltoppers.bsky.social
#gifted #gtchat #mindsonhandson #wku @wkuhilltoppers.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We wanted to share this awesome opportunity for any young entrepreneurs out there! Learn more here: childrensentrepreneurmarket.com/event/bowlin...
#gifted #gtchat #mindsonhandson #wku @wkuhilltoppers.bsky.social
#gifted #gtchat #mindsonhandson #wku @wkuhilltoppers.bsky.social
Why should AP teachers attend an Advanced Placement Summer Institute? We asked our 2024 participants what they thought! Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_JO...
#AP #APSI #APTeacher #mindsonhandson
#AP #APSI #APTeacher #mindsonhandson
March 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Why should AP teachers attend an Advanced Placement Summer Institute? We asked our 2024 participants what they thought! Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_JO...
#AP #APSI #APTeacher #mindsonhandson
#AP #APSI #APTeacher #mindsonhandson
What is VAMPY? The Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth, or VAMPY, invites students in grades 7-10 to spend six hours each day exploring a subject of interest. Learn more: wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
#gifted #gtchat #summercamp #mindsonhandson
#gifted #gtchat #summercamp #mindsonhandson
March 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
What is VAMPY? The Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth, or VAMPY, invites students in grades 7-10 to spend six hours each day exploring a subject of interest. Learn more: wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
#gifted #gtchat #summercamp #mindsonhandson
#gifted #gtchat #summercamp #mindsonhandson
Welcome to our Wedge Presenting Scholar, Dr. Jonathan Plucker! We look forward to an evening of new developments in advanced learning at the state and local level.
#gtchat #GiftedEducation #gifted
#gtchat #GiftedEducation #gifted
March 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Welcome to our Wedge Presenting Scholar, Dr. Jonathan Plucker! We look forward to an evening of new developments in advanced learning at the state and local level.
#gtchat #GiftedEducation #gifted
#gtchat #GiftedEducation #gifted
The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students, or SCATS, gives campers the opportunity to create a new community, foster their joy of learning, and have a summer like no other.
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
#gifted #GiftedEducation #giftedandtalented #summercamp
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
#gifted #GiftedEducation #giftedandtalented #summercamp
March 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students, or SCATS, gives campers the opportunity to create a new community, foster their joy of learning, and have a summer like no other.
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
#gifted #GiftedEducation #giftedandtalented #summercamp
Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
#gifted #GiftedEducation #giftedandtalented #summercamp