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“Human intelligence is the world's most important resource. We should do everything we can to nurture and protect it.”
Phyllis Miller, Foundation Vice President

“We must, as a people, provide the means for everyone to reach their full potential. Our ever-advancing world demands it.”
Dave Remine, Foundation Trustee

“Through Colloquiums, scholarships, research advocacy, and awards that recognize intellectual achievements, we express our respect for intelligence. Being a part of the Foundation is truly fulfilling!”
Joanna Soper, Foundation Trustee

“Gifted youth are a major national economic resource as well as potentially exceptional contributors to science and art. Working to support their education is richly satisfying.”
Fran Cartier, Foundation Trustee
  Foundation News and Events

Go on a "Genealogy Quest" Sept. 12-14 at Colloquium 2008
Are you on a quest to trace your family's history? Jump-start your efforts at Colloquium 2008: "Tracking Granny's Granny — the Genealogy Quest" Sept. 12-14 in Salt Lake City. Take advantage of the best registration rate through April 30!
— Learn the most effective tricks of the trade from some of the country's leading authorities on genealogy.
— Get inspired by comparing experiences and successes during breakout discussions.
— Make the most of specialized assistance at the Family History Library, just two blocks from the Colloquium hotel.

For more information and to register, visit www.colloquium.us.mensa.org today!

Piirto recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Mensa Education & Research Foundation has presented Dr. Jane M. Piirto of Ashland, Ohio, with its Lifetime Achievement Award for research in the area of human intelligence, especially giftedness. An educator, school administrator, consultant and speaker, Dr. Piirto has written more than 100 scholarly articles, poems, short stories and essays. The winter 2008 issue of the Mensa Research Journal features Dr. Piirto's choices from her published works.

"Her dedication has extended beyond teaching to investigating how talented individuals learn, and placing such individuals with appropriate experts, effectively translating research into practical benefits for society," said Greg Timmers, Foundation president.

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