The Biennial Wallace National Research Symposium on Talent Development provides an opportunity for researchers from around the world to present their current work on talent development, creativity, and gifted education. This symposium has been internationally acclaimed as the preeminent research conference in gifted education.
Dr. Nicholas Colangelo of the Belin-Blank Center addresses an audience of scholars, educators, and administrators during the Wallace Symposium.
Our most recent symposium included researchers, administrators, and educators from the following countries: Armenia, Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Mexico, Netherlands, People’s Republic of China, South Korea, and the U.S.
The Ninth Biennial Wallace National Research Symposium will be held May 18-20, 2008 in Iowa City, Iowa. Submitted proposals of empirical research or theory construction on talent development, creativity, or gifted education will be accepted.
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The Templeton International Fellowship is a grant which enables the Belin-Blank Center to provide an intensive educational experience for 50 international educators. In addition to attending the Wallace Symposium, the Templeton International Fellows will also receive professional development training in gifted education, and have the opportunity to influence and enhance gifted education in their home countries. All travel round-trip from home airport to Iowa City, Iowa, lodging, and educational expenses for the 50 Templeton International Fellows will be provided by the Fellowship.