By Ross Middleton
If not for an aquarium in New Jersey, Laura Dewan might not have found her way to a career teaching science—or to the classrooms of CTD.
“I...
Northwestern’s Center for Talent Development (CTD) recognized 15 exceptional middle-school students as Cathy Coughlin STEM Scholars at a luncheon, welcoming the scholars, their families, and...
By David Johnson
If you are in the group of students and families excited about attending college in the near future, you are probably also beginning to plan for the costs. There are several...
This issue of Talent explores the evolving perspective on creativity, how it's gaining visibility across disciplines, and what parents and educators can do to nurture creativity in...
By Ross Middleton
Life after graduation is full of unexpected choices and chances to grow. High school students thinking about their future and recent graduates striking out on their own may...
By Leslie Morrison, CTD Summer Leapfrog Coordinator
“There is no such thing as bad weather—only inappropriate clothing.”...
CTD's annual Opportunities for the Future Family Conference will be held this Saturday, June 24. Due to record numbers of attendees, our sessions are full and our online form has closed. If...
You’ve probably heard of Common Core or, more recently, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Standards like Common Core and NGSS are content area standards, and they focus on the “what”...
By Leslie Morrison, CTD Summer Leapfrog Coordinator
Why are scientists intrigued by the complexity of termite colonies? Over the course of one year, a society of a million termites can...
By Leslie Morrison, CTD Summer Leapfrog Coordinator
Young gifted children have unique learning styles and characteristics. A child who’s an early reader and can easily engage in...
