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Supporting the Foundation
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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
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Foundation News and Events
Virginia teacher wins Distinguished Teacher Award
Judy
Scruggs, a Virginia elementary school teacher, has been honored with
the Mensa Foundation’s Distinguished Teacher Award. She taught for 33
years in various areas including Virginia Beach, Prince George County,
Winchester and Charlottesville. The Distinguished Teacher Award recognizes
a teacher, professor or instructor who has had an especially positive
influence on the education or life of a Mensa member; Scruggs was nominated
for the award by Dr. Stephanie Elzy, a former student.
New Conversation: "Taking Control of ADD"
The Mensa Foundation announces the latest edition to the Conversations with Mensa podcasts. "Taking Control of ADD" features Dr. Frank Lawlis, American Mensa's supervisory psychologist and author of "The ADD Answer," in conversation with Robin Crawford, experienced educator and mother of twin Mensans. Listen now
Gross wins Mensa Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award
The Mensa Foundation has presented Dr. Miraca Gross of Sydney, Australia, with the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award for her research into human intelligence. She is the first non-American to win this award.
Dr. Gross, a professor of gifted education at the University of New South Wales and director of the Gifted Education Research Resource and Information Centre, has written several publications based on her 25-year longitudinal study of 60 Australians with an IQ above 160.
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