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Master Mathematicians, Impact the World: Leadership for Girls, and Pop Art Printmaking are a few of the 26 classes bringing 415 students from across the region to WKU’s campus for the 27^th year of Fall Super Saturdays.

The 2019 slate of classes kicks off on Saturday, November 2. Coordinated by The Center for Gifted Studies, the event offers minds-on, hands-on learning to high-interest, high-ability students in first through eighth grades.

With classes taking place on the first four Saturdays in November, Super Saturdays promotes students to continue learning while not in school. Children are encouraged to explore and pursue their passions outside the regular classroom while being in a fun and supportive environment with enthusiastic, like-minded peers.

Classes include opportunities to explore diverse areas of study such as chemistry, the visual and preforming arts, mathematics, and leadership.  

Secret Formulas lets students test and recreate the chemical formulas to toothpaste, rock candy, and invisible ink. Film School offers attendees the chance to develop their own documentary films. Acting takes a step behind the curtain as students build props and scenery and preform a play. Computer Science Discoveries lets lovers of video games create their own characters and animations while learning the tools needed develop video games.

For more information about Super Saturdays, visit wku.edu/gifted/super_saturdays.

About The Center for Gifted Studies: Located on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, The Center for Gifted Studies has been serving children who are gifted and talented, their educators, and their parents for nearly 40 years. The Center provides exciting educational opportunities for gifted young people, rigorous professional development for teachers, and support for parents of gifted young people. Under the direction of Dr. Julia Roberts, The Center has become one of the preeminent advocates for gifted education in the United States. That is why each school year, The Center renews its commitment to encouraging excellence by providing quality programming and resources for gifted students, their teachers, and their parents.

Contact: Jesse Knifley, (270) 745-3014 or jesse.knifley@wku.edu.