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For over 40 years, the Renzulli (formerly Neag) Center at UConn has been a leader in research on giftedness, creativity, and talent development Betsy McCoach.

The University of Connecticut is home to the Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development. Studies focusing on meeting the needs of gifted and talented youth have received national and international attention for over 40 years. The earliest research emphasized studies related to creativity, assessment, identification, programming, and evaluation. Several studies conduct

ed by our research team are considered seminal research that guides the design and development of programs and services to meet the needs of gifted and talented students. The research team includes Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli, Dr. Sally M. Reis, Dr. Del Siegle, Dr. Catherine Little, and Dr. D. Content expressed by accounts followed do not necessarily reflect the values or positions of the Renzulli Center.

09/08/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Celeste DC Sodergren, recipient of the NAGC Early Leader Award!

We are thrilled to celebrate Celeste, our Postdoctoral Research Associate, for receiving the prestigious Early Leader Award from the National Association for Gifted Children! This national honor recognizes an individual who has demonstrated sustained and significant leadership in the field of gifted education within 10 years of receiving their doctorate.

Celeste’s leadership, service, and innovative contributions span local, state, and national levels, reflecting both her commitment to the field and her growing influence within it.

It is incredible to see Celeste’s outstanding work recognized on the national stage. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 💙🏆

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾💙

UConn may have the "real" Jonathan the Husky, but here at the Renzulli Center, we have a Jonathan of our very own! Our inflatable Jonathan has become a familiar face at many center events, always ready to welcome guests and pose for a photo.

Do you have a photo with either one? Share with us!

08/26/2026

One more from Dublin that was too good not to share! Here are Joe and Sally enjoying some Irish hospitality while in Dublin for ECHA 2026 ☘️

Now that we’re home, it’s back to business at the Renzulli Center! Stay tuned for exciting updates, events, and opportunities coming soon. We have lots to look forward to this academic year!

08/21/2026

The Renzulli Center was well represented at the 19th European Council for High Ability (ECHA) Conference in Dublin, Ireland last week!

Dr. Joseph Renzulli and Dr. Sally Reis were invited to deliver keynote presentations. Dr. Renzulli presented "Where Do Ideas Come From and How Can You Turn Them Into Practical Assets? The Unexpected Values of Life's Experiences," and Dr. Reis presented "Enhancing Strength-based Learning for Twice Exceptional Learners."

Also pictured, Dr. Del Siegle shared recent research findings during his paper session, "Two Hands Are Better Than One to Differentiate: Learning Something New Matters."

08/12/2026

🇮🇪 We are in Dublin! ☘️

If you’re at ECHA 2026, come see some of the UConn crew! Dr. Del Siegle, Dr. Kelly Kearney, and Dr. Susan Dulong Langley are representing the Renzulli Center and sharing their work with gifted education colleagues from around the world.🌎

08/05/2026

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Learn from leaders in the field, engage in meaningful research, and help shape the future of gifted education!

🎓 Learn more: giftedphd.education.uconn.edu

07/21/2026

Thanks for the great testimonials, Ashley!

07/21/2026

Congratulations to our newest graduates! 🎓

Please join us in celebrating Alex Lewson, Sunny Kim, Makenzie Smith, and Chloe Brzoska on completing their Master's in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development through our Three Summers program.

We're so proud of all they've accomplished!

Interested in joining a future cohort or learning more? Visit:
https://giftedmasters.education.uconn.edu/

07/17/2026

And that's a wrap on Confratute 2026! 💙

We hope everyone made it home safely and that you left inspired, recharged, and already counting down to next summer. Thank you for making it another unforgettable week! We can't wait to do it all again!

Save the date: 📅 July 11-15, 2027

See you next year! 🎉

07/16/2026

From AI to the dance floor! 💃🕺 Wednesday at Confratute began with Matt Worwood's keynote, "We've Got This: Reclaiming Human Skills in the Age of AI," followed by another full day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. We celebrated together at the annual banquet, enjoyed a wonderful performance by the ConfraChorus, and ended the night with music, dancing, and plenty of smiles. 💙✨

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Storrs, CT
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Website

http://gifted.uconn.edu/

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