American Mensa Header

Featured content

Winners abound at Mind Games 2015
May 4, 2015
Winners abound at Mind Games 2015

There were a lot of winners at this year’s Mind Games® event, hosted by San Diego Area Mensa, but only five of the 60 competing games emerged with the right to sport the Mensa Select® seal.

Casting call for 'Child Genius' season two
April 23, 2015
Casting call for 'Child Genius' season two

Some of the brightest young minds will vie for a sizable contribution toward their educational future. Mensa will work as a consultative source with the production company, Shed Media.

Still time to vote in Mensa’s 2015 election
American Mensa election season

American Mensa’s 2015 election is nearing the finish line. If you haven’t yet voted, you have until 11:59 p.m. Central time on May 31.

Announcing the 2015 International Mensa PhotoCup Competition
Announcing the 2015 International Mensa PhotoCup Competition

Use your creativity, skills and technical expertise to produce your entry in this year’s PhotoCup competition. The theme for 2015 is Urgency.

She's a member, too | JOYCE GIOIA
Member spotlight: Joyce Gioia

A life member since 2007, Joyce Gioia is a writer, traveller and CEO of The Herman Group, a management consultant firm. USA Today named Gioia its 2013 Road Warrior of the Year for her business traveling experience and acumen — she logged more than 114,000 miles and 70 hotel nights in 2013 alone.

He's a member, too | TOM HERMAN
Member spotlight: Tom Herman

A member since 1998, Tom Herman just finished his third season as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite recently taking the University of Houston head coaching job, Herman helped lead the Buckeyes to the college National Championship on Jan. 12, 2015.

Lifetime's 'Child Genius' Showcases Competition in New Docu-series
January 5, 2015
Lifetime's 'Child Genius' Showcases Mensa Competition in New Docu-series

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6, "Child Genius" will air on the Lifetime Network as an eight-episode, weekly unscripted docu-series following high IQ kids and their families.

He's a member, too | JOHN PIROLA
Member spotlight: John Pirola

A member since 2013, John Pirola joined Mensa in an act of rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury had zapped his health and confidence. Finding resilience in his family's support, John now looks to help others seeking the same.

Happy Membership Month!<br>All the young dudes (and dudettes)
Happy Membership Month! All the young dudes (and dudettes)

Sometimes it’s a challenge to be the smartest person in the room. It can be a bigger challenge if you are a kid. Mensa has resources that can help gifted youth with that challenge.

Happy Membership Month!<br>Mensa: What are you waiting for?
October 19, 2014
Happy Membership Month! Mensa: What are you waiting for?

Now is a great time to take the official Mensa Admission Test. The test is available nationwide for just $20 for the month of October.

Happy Membership Month!<br> Mensa: So. Many. Questions.
Happy Membership Month! Mensa: So. Many. Questions.

The joy of solving puzzles is a common trait among many Mensa members. However, our members also share an insatiable need to learn and explore. They are curious about everything from quantum physics to pop culture.

Happy Membership Month -- Know Your Mensa
September 22, 2015
Happy Membership Month -- Know Your Mensa

In 1946 the first United Nations General Assembly meeting took place in London, the U.S. Army made first radar contact with the moon and the first automatic digital computer, ENIAC, was booted up at the University of Pennsylvania. It’s no surprise that 1946 also marks the year that the first Mensa meeting took place.

He's a member, too | ROBERT SCHAEFER
Member spotlight: Robert Schaefer

A Mensa member since 2000, Robert Schaefer is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer, diplomat, international defense expert and award-winning author. Earlier in 2014, Robert served as a Russian security analyst for NBC during the Olympics.

She's a member, too | ASHLEY RICKARDS
Member Spotlight: Ashley Rickards

A Mensa member since 2011, Ashley Rickards is a budding actress and writer from Santa Monica, Calif. Ashley graduated high school at the age of 15 and expects her first book to be published in early 2015.

My Digital Memory
July 7, 2014
My Digital Memory

After sustaining a traumatic brain injury in an auto accident, Thomas Dixon was forced to record new experiences, one tweet at a time, lest he forget about them forever.

By Thomas Dixon • Illustrations by Tim Ogline
2014 Mensa award winners announced
2014 Mensa award winners announced

American Mensa recognized some of its most deserving members during the Annual Gathering. Join us again in congratulating this year’s honorees.

On the origin of love and the allure of affection
On the origin of love and the allure of affection

For decades (even centuries), the dating formula was simple: find a mate, court, marry, raise a family. These days, the story's not so cut and dry.

He's a member, too | DR. ROBERT DIETER
Member Spotlight: Dr. Robert Dieter

In practice for over 18 years, Dr. Robert Dieter serves as the Chief of Vascular Medicine and Cardiovascular Interventions at Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital providing health care services to veterans near the Chicago area.

He's a member, too |  MARK BRAZINSKI
Member Spotlight: Mark Brazinski

With the 2014 NFL draft happening this month, we visit with hard-hitting Mark Brazinski, offensive lineman for the University of California-Berkeley.

Directed Daydreaming: Evoking epiphany from a more-conscious mind
Directed Daydreaming: Evoking epiphany from a more-conscious mind

While on a clandestine mission in Russia, one Mensan narrowly escaped disaster, aided only by a practice used by some of the world's greatest thinkers — and some mind-clearing sonatas.

By Don White, Illustrations by Jonathan Moore