Duke TIP

Nonprofit organization identifying and supporting academically talented students since 1980. [phone]

[Duke TIP @duketip]

Please read this important message about Duke TIP: https://t.co/CcPxeqS1rH

[Duke TIP @duketip]

Recently, Duke TIP welcomed Dr. Del Siegle, @UConn professor and director of the National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE), to present on underrepresentation in gifted education.

➡️Recap of the event and a recording of the presentation: https://t.co/vTObDj9dhs

[Duke TIP @duketip]

Dr. Ridgley’s research focuses on the role of challenging tasks in developing important learning strategies and study skills. This is just the most recent of many accolades and honors Dr. Ridgley has earned in her career. Help us celebrate her hard work and success! (2/2)

[Duke TIP @duketip]

We're excited to share that @DrLisaRidgley, a member of our research & evaluation team, was named a winner of a @NAGCGIFTED Carolyn Callahan Doctoral Student Award. She'll be honored at a virtual Celebration of Excellence during NAGC’s 67th Annual Convention in November. (1/2)

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If you'd like to receive an email when we're back up and running, please sign up here: https://t.co/5rrDc2Kk8O (2/2)

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Earlier today, we announced that we had begun accepting applications for the 2020–2021 Academic Talent Search. Unfortunately, we have to suspend the application until further notice. Please bear with us as we work through some issues that have arisen. (1/2)

[Duke TIP @duketip]

"I can't believe they scheduled a Zoom meeting on National Dog Day. I'm pawsing my video." #NationalDogDay

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A happy #NationalDogDay from the Duke Canine Cognition Center

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Today is the day! Still time to register!

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Join our executive director, @ShawnaDukeTIP; our director of partnerships & engagement, @ParisAndrewTIP; and gifted ed expert @davis_joy as they discuss the needs of academically gifted students from underserved communities.

🗓Aug. 25, 4 pm ET
➡️Register: https://t.co/npq9LqC69w

[Duke TIP @duketip]

Two Israeli teenagers on summer break unearthed a trove of hundreds of gold coins that date from 1,100 years ago. With such a sum, a person at that time could buy a luxurious house in Fustat, the capital of Egypt in those days. https://t.co/GWyFc5eDo8

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Duke will partner with @PGRenewables to build new solar farms as part of the effort to become carbon neutral by 2024 https://t.co/t0FLn2R9i8

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"Everyone is doing school in an entirely new way. And so we have to throw out our expectations & really be patient when it feels like we have no patience left."

#DukeTIP's very own Brian Cooper sharing his unique perspective on online learning with @WRAL https://t.co/4SsS625pbV

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LIT UP: Bright bioluminescent waves produced by plant plankton called dinoflagellates created a glowing spectacle in Monterey Bay, California. https://t.co/Q0hVMlMiyo

[Duke TIP @duketip]

During this live virtual town hall, you'll also hear how TIP is answering the national call to action for more equitable practices in education, especially for students who attend high poverty urban and rural schools. #duketip

[Duke TIP @duketip]

Join our executive director, @ShawnaDukeTIP; our director of partnerships & engagement, @ParisAndrewTIP; and gifted ed expert @davis_joy as they discuss the needs of academically gifted students from underserved communities.

🗓Aug. 25, 4 pm ET
➡️Register: https://t.co/npq9LqC69w

[Duke TIP @duketip]

@ShettyMithu Student publications will be available during that whole time, yes. For 7th grade and up, that's Insights, which is similar in content but highlights older TIPsters.

[Duke TIP @duketip]

This year, we’re excited to announce one Academic Talent Search that serves all TIP students in grades 4–12 and is a single entry point into Duke TIP. No need to re-enroll, even for 7th graders. #duketip (1/2)

🗓Launches August 26
➡️Read all about it: https://t.co/HPgmCJNiYh

[Duke TIP @duketip]

This revamped Academic Talent Search will include expanded testing options and an optional Savings+ Plan that offers discounts on tests & programs. If you’re already a part of Duke TIP, you don’t need to take any actions but may want to visit the link above to learn more. (2/2)

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"It shows that early humans living at this time—some 100,000 years after the debut of Homo sapiens—were already using their big brains to solve problems and innovate, in what is a hallmark of our species." https://t.co/zLtp0FK65n

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"Researchers with @DukeU's physics department demonstrated the use of a simple method that uses a laser beam and cell phone to evaluate the efficiency of masks by studying the transmission of respiratory droplets during regular speech." https://t.co/AEqWMU4e07