Gifted Boys Conference

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(7th-grade boys only)

October 14, 2008

Conference Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.	Registration
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.	Keynote Address by Dr. Dennis Simon, SMU
11:15 a.m. - 12 Noon	Breakout Session*
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.	Complimentary Box Lunch
1 - 1:50 p.m.	Breakout Session*
The Gifted Boys Conference is offered through the Gifted Students Institute (click here for the GSI home page).

Keynote Speaker

Dennis Simon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science which he joined in 1986. His Ph.D. is from Michigan State University and he specializes in the American Presidency and Congress. He has received numerous awards, including the “M” Award, the H.O.P.E. Recognition (twice), and the President’s Associates Award. He has taught for many years in SMU’s Talented and Gifted Program as well as the College Experience program. He regularly conducts adult seminars in the community beyond SMU and participates in the Teaching Institutes sponsored by the Advanced Placement Program. Students praise Dennis for his comprehensive syllabi, his availability and concern for students beyond the classroom, and his enthusiasm in presenting class material. About one class a student writes, “He really went all out and made it a fun, interesting and educational class”.

*Breakout Sessions 2008

Download the Breakout Session Choice form.

The Future is Nearer Than You Think
    Alan Ramirez and Kerry Schneidewind ~SMU Admissions Counselor
Space Exploration and Mars
    Kurt Chankaya~Aerodynamics Engineer, Member of the Mars Society
Being Male and Being Angry: How to Handle Conflict and Aggression
    Dr. Hal Barkley— Associate Director of Counseling and Mediation, School of Education, SMU
Connecting Service to Career Opportunities
    Ashley Hyder, Program Manager - Student Programs, Volunteer Center of North Texas
The 7 P's to Performance
    Alan Miller, Bank of Texas
Robots All Around
    Nathan Huntoon~SMU Engineering Student
Come Visit Spain for a Day
    Rick Cox, Docent, Meadows Museum
Voting: Past, Present, Future
    Matthew Thompson, Political Consultant

Conference Location

The Gifted Boys Conference will be held on the SMU campus. A map (click here to link to SMU's online map site), parking directions, and confirmation letter will be faxed to the participant's school within two days of receiving the registration. Space is limited; please make reservations early.

Conference Fee

The conference registration fee per person is $45. The registration fee for boys who are eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program is only $10. The Conference is limited to 7th-grade boys and their teachers/sponsors, but each teacher who registers five boys will receive a free registration. Breakfast is NOT provided, and the light lunch (included in the registration fee) is not served until 12:15.

Registration

Complete a registration form (below) for each boy and adult attending (copy the form as needed). All boys must be accompanied by either a teacher or a parent, and there must be at least one sponsor for every ten boys. Due to space limitations, the conference is limited to seventh-grade boys and their sponsors. Notice that the form requires a Guardian's signature.

Please mail all of the registrations for any one group of boys sponsored by the same adult together in one packet with a check or purchase order payable to SMU/GSI. Requests for refunds must be received seven days before the lecture/workshop; otherwise no refund will be made. Cancellation prior to one week will be refunded less a $15 handling fee; a check for the balance will be mailed in 3 to 4 weeks. Registrations and payment information must be sent to:

Gifted Students Institute
Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750383
Dallas TX 75275-0383

Click here for a PDF registration form.

REGISTRATION FORM SMU Annual Gifted Boys Conference: October 14, 2008
PARTICIPANT
Name
Grade Level
Campus
District
Home Address
City, State, Zip
SPONSOR
Name
E-Mail Address
School Address
School City, ST, Zip
School Phone
School Fax
PAYMENT INFORMATION
I have enclosed a check made payable to SMU for:	$
OR I have enclosed a Purchase Order whose PO # is:	#
PERMISSION
I give permission for my son (or legal charge) to attend this conference.	Signature:

Contact Information

Phone: 214-768-4383
Fax: 214-768-3147
e-Mail: gifted@smu.edu