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He's a member, too |  MARTIN COOPER
Member Spotlight: Martin Cooper

A member since 1965, Martin Cooper is an engineer and inventor who developed the first cellular phone 41 years ago this month.

Finding lost souls is in this scientist's DNA
Finding lost souls is in this scientist's DNA

Dr. Rhonda Roby pioneered victim identification using mitochondrial DNA. Now she leads a team of lab-coated hunters seeking to bring closure to families searching for answers.

She's a member, too |  ISABELLA TAYLOR
Member Spotlight: Isabella Taylor

A member since 2008, Isabella Taylor is a 12-year-old college freshman, artist and designer who now has a clothing line at Nordstrom. Her fashion line, which is described as "hippie-grunge, yet feminine," will launch for back-to-school later this year.

She's a member, too |  NADIA AZZI
Member Spotlight: Nadia Azzi

A member since 2012, Nadia Azzi attends the prestigious Julliard School (pre-college division) and Professional Performing Arts School. An award-winning piano prodigy, she played Carnegie Hall at age 11.

He's a member, too |  RAY GOFORTH
Member Spotlight: Ray Goforth

A member since 2004, Ray Goforth is Executive Director for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace and a man who is interested in "mutually satisfying solutions."

Young Mensan profiled on Today
Young Mensan profiled on Today

Young Mensan Sherwyn Sarabi, 4, who was recently profiled on NBC's Today, "is never satisfied with a simple answer when he asks you a question," says his mother. Meet Sherwyn and see why he is right at home in Mensa.

One Mensan's fight against hunger
December 27, 2013
Will Lourcey's 2013 food drive

Young Mensan Will Lourcey visited the National Office during the holiday season to pick up what has become part of his yearly contribution to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.

Member spotlight on Ernestine Fu
Mensa member spotlight: Ernestine Fu

A Mensa member since 2007, Ernestine Fu is the youngest venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, a public service advocate and an engineering graduate student at Stanford University. 

Membership Month
Membership Month