When the wife of a mom-and-pop auto shop visits a local school, she finds her next fixer-upper in the form of a scared young pupil. Are empathy and kindness sufficient tools to repair this scared boy?
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Mike Wimmer is a profoundly gifted, forward-thinking youngster whose educational journey offers lessons and inspiration to other gifted youth and their parents and teachers. His advice to parents of gifted youth: “Never stop fighting for your kids.”
What the pyramids were to the ancient Egyptians the Oxford English Dictionary is to English language scholarship — the most impressive collective achievement of our civilization. The difference is that inside the OED pulses something alive, growing, and evolving.
Norwegian neurologist and Mensan Dr. Kaja Nordengen, author of the bestselling scientific divulgation Your Superstar Brain: Unlocking the Secrets of the Human Mind, became in 2014, at 26, the youngest female medical doctor in Norway.
With pride, we celebrate those Local Groups and individuals within our ranks that continue to go above and beyond to make American Mensa the great organization that it is. Inside, you'll find a complete list of the 2018 American Mensa national and group award winners.
At the Crossroads of America, more than 1,700 Mensans from around the country and, indeed, the globe converged for five days of #nerdcamp. Relive the memories or see what you missed in this perspicacious photo gallery.
San Diego Comic-Con wanted to know “Why Geek is the New Cool,” and Mensa gladly helped provide the answer. American Mensa hosted a Comic-Con panel to explore the recent surge in popularity of quirky, intelligent — yet relatable — protagonists in pop culture.
In its 8th year, Match's Singles in America survey asks singles across the country how it feels, what it looks like, and what it means to be single in 2018. (Sponsored by Match)
Events
National
Mind Games
Join a few hundred new and longtime board-game friends at Mind Games at the Galaxy Banquet Center for a weekend of playing new-to-the-market games. After a weekend of nonstop game play, you decide which games earn the coveted Mensa Select® seal.
Annual Gathering
If your impression of Indianapolis is racetracks and cornfields, get ready to be amazed. Downtown Indy has been lauded by USA Today, Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat, and The New York Times (among others) for its cultural attractions, walkability, great food and nightlife, museums, and so much more.
Foundation Colloquium
For decades now, manufacturing has been evolving, driven by macro- and micro-economic forces as well as advances in technology. We'll examine the economic, technological, educational, and geopolitical ramifications of how things are made and distributed.
Regional & Local
Rivers 3 RG
August 31 - September 3
Four days, three nights, and too much fun! Join Western Pennslyvania Mensa as we celebrate our 38th annual Regional Gathering with our usual blend of food, speakers, games, tournaments, crafts, and more.
RechaRGe
August 31 - September 3
Mensa of Northeastern New York invites you to experience RechaRGe 2018: Back to the Future! This three-day Regional Gathering happens Labor Day weekend in Albany, N.Y.!
LonestaRG XX: What A Long Strange Trip It's Been
August 31 - September 3
Come and celebrate twenty years of Mensa community with us! We'll be bringing back some favorite speakers and activities from years past, as well as new things.
Peachtreat 43: Primed for a Good Time!
September 28-30
Join us Sep. 28-30 for Peachtreat 43, where we'll be celebrating the concept of "prime," including things that are primal, primary, and primitive. Come find out if we are ready for prime time!
