IEA News: IEA Impact Fund, Academy Registration and 2023 Annual Report

IEA E-Newsletter July 2024 [View online]( [DONATE]( [VOLUNTEER]( [CONTACT US]( [IEA Logo with students in background] As summer heats up, our programs are abuzz with activity. Academy Summer Session 2 is now underway, campers for Yunasa East are eagerly preparing for their week in Michigan, and our CDB Team is actively engaging with finalists for the next class of scholars. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributes to delivering exceptional programming and opportunities to our gifted learners. Read on to learn more about how your support makes a tangible difference in their lives. IEA IMPACT FUND - DONATE TODAY! . [text and line art ]( Your ongoing support is instrumental to us! With your support, we can continue to provide programs and services for all gifted youth and their families by removing any financial barriers to accessing IEA programs. Every donation helps gifted children flourish and foster a community where their unique abilities and characteristics are celebrated and cultivated. Make your impact today—please consider a gift to the IEA Impact Fund! Donations of all sizes are valued and appreciated. [DONATE TODAY]( We are deeply grateful for the support of our generous community in advocating for and supporting gifted learners. It is because of donors like YOU that we have been able to make a significant impact. We invite you to explore our 2023 Annual Report to see the tangible outcomes achieved through your invaluable support. Thank you! [READ 2023 ANNUAL REPORT]( ACADEMY . [Student looking through microscope with text about class registration]( Want to get a jump start on Fall planning? Our Fall Academy schedule and application is now open! Do you have a junior astronomer (age 6-8) who wants to explore all things outer space in our Space Science Class? Voltage, amperes, watts and ohms, does your 8 to 10-year-old want to learn about basic electronics and conduct hands-on experiments? Or maybe your 10 to 14-year-old wants to dive into core elements of storytelling through the lens of stop-motion animation? We have a wide range of classes for your child to thrive in! Take advantage of the Early Bird discount and register by July 22. Final application deadline: August 19 Tuition assistance is available. [APPLY FOR FALL ACADEMY]( EXPLORE . [Flower and Microscope on table]( [Student looking into a microscope ]( Our students enrolled in the Introduction to Research Through Botany Workshop are having a blooming good time! Under mentorship by Irene Liao and advisement by Monica Barsever, the group started their research by collecting botanical samples at the Huntington Botanical Gardens and are now culturing microbes from nectar, extracting and sequencing DNA from these microbes, and running other tests to contribute to novel botanical research. [LEARN ABOUT EXPLORE]( CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP . Our CDB Team is travelling across the country meeting with our finalists for the class of 2029. These interviews mark an important step towards selecting the next generation of bright minds who will join the program. Stay tuned for more information! [LEARN ABOUT CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP]( YUNASA . We are so excited to spend time with our new and returning campers this Saturday in Michigan! We have a lot of great activities planned; from paddleboarding and canoeing, to learning the ropes course, to building a campfire and perfecting the s’more. All while making lifelong friendships. We can’t wait to see you all soon! [LEARN ABOUT YUNASA]( RESOURCES . Discover the wealth of resources housed within the Gifted Resource Center (GRC). Whether you're seeking information on advocacy, gifted programs, educational organizations, schools, scholarships, supplemental learning opportunities, testing, counseling professionals, or support for twice-exceptional (2e) learners, the GRC provides comprehensive insights and guidance. [VISIT GIFTED RESOURCE CENTER]( [Institute for Educational Advancement logo]( [Update Email Preferences]( Institute for Educational Advancement 569 S. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 403-8900 [www.educationaladvancement.org](