Purdue Gifted Education Research & Resource Institute

👩‍⚕️ Want your K–4 scholar to learn from REAL doctors, scientists, and STEM experts this summer? 🔬Join Super Summer: One of Indiana’s most talked-about STEM enrichment programs for young scholars! .🚨 Limited spots. Big discoveries. Even bigger futures. Enroll in Super Summer today!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2jrwunx9

🚨 Did you know Super Summer has Fountain Run Fridays?! 🚨Don’t let your young scholar miss out on the MOST exciting STEM adventure of the summer! 🧪⚡
⏳ Spots won’t last — enroll NOW before it’s too late!
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Summer Residential Camp Registration is open! Don't miss your chance to get a spot in one of these Star classes!

A Very Shakespearean Summer (Star I PM)
Ready, set, action! Step into the spotlight and bring Shakespeare to life through interactive games, hands-on activities, and scene performances. Students will build public speaking confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while exploring the magic of Shakespeare’s plays.

Science Legends: Lives and Discoveries (Star I PM)
Interested in how great scientists and inventors changed the world? Explore the lives of Charles Darwin, Marie Curie, Isaac Newton, and Neil deGrasse Tyson through hands-on experiments, games, and interactive projects. Dive into biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy while building curiosity, confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills along the way.

Checkout what we've been up to in our latest newsletter!

Purdue Day of Giving is Here!! Make your Donation to GER²I Today!!

Your donation helps support GER²I's programs and initiatives. You can make use the following link to make a donation to GER²I. Click on the link and select ger21 in the drop down menu.

https://Purdue.university/education_ger2i

One option is to help us reach our goal for the John F. Feldhusen Endowed Chair in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies Fund and the link above gives you access to that fund.

Another option is to donate to our Gift Fund, which is used to support scholarships, programs, and research. We appreciate all donations no matter the amount.

https://dayofgiving.purdue.edu

Boiler Up! Hammer Down!!

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Michelle (Shelli) Frazier Trotman Scott, President-Elect of the Board of Directors for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), will be one of our featured speakers at the Discover! Institute. This professional development program for teachers working with gifted and talented students will take place June 1–3, 2026, Indianapolis. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. Visit our website for Dr. Shelli’s and the other speakers’ keynotes, and register today!

https://education.purdue.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/geri/discover-institute/

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Kristen Seward on her promotion to clinical professor.

The Board of Trustees approved the promotions of 9 College of Education faculty, effective for the 2026-27 academic year.

Congratulations, !
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Looking for exciting, hands-on learning experiences for your 3–4 graders this summer? Our Super Summer programs are packed with creativity, exploration, and real-world connections!

Register here: https://education.purdue.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/geri/super-summer/

🐾 Discovery through Vet Med (Session I: June 8–12)
Students step into the world of animal care—exploring veterinary science, learning how to care for pets, and discovering what it takes to keep animals healthy.

🌱 Turn Trash into Cash! (Session II: June 15–19)
Students investigate environmental challenges, uncover patterns, and think critically about how human actions impact our world...While exploring creative ways to turn waste into opportunity.

Spots fill quickly, don’t miss out on a summer of discovery, curiosity, and fun! 🌟

Got a young mathematician? 😊Come explore your potential with our challenging math courses, happening both weeks during Super Summer 2026!

Check out our website for the exciting course offerings and register: https://education.purdue.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/geri/super-summer/

Thinking about a fun and engaging summer for your K–1 students? 😊Look no further! Explore the exciting course offerings in Purdue GER2I’s Super Summer Program. ⏳Time is running out!

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