Research Overview 

The Center for Gifted Studies conducts research and developing evidence-based curricula to address the social, emotional, and motivational needs of students with gifts and talents as well as developing evidence-based enrichment curricula and opportunities to promote talent development and assure that all students learn something new every day.  

The professors collaborate with many other professionals in the field of gifted studies across the United States. Their research has been published in countless journals, presented at national seminars, published in books, and cited by others. The Center also provides research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to ensure the future development in gifted education. The mentorship of the Center’s professionals have participated in the Blazer Summer Research Institute with opportunities to present at state research conferences. 

Peer-Review Publications and Professional Presentations by Our Team

 

Cartright, R., Schmertzing, L., Schmertzing, R., & Arrastia-Chisholm, M. C. (2024, January). Lived experiences of six gifted black students in rural South Georgia. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Macon, GA. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gera/2024/2024/60

Desmet, O.A., & Roberts, A.M. (2022), Teaching for positive and transformational creativty through service learning. Education Sciences, 14(4), 234. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12040234 

Tackett, S., Arrastia-Chisholm, M., & Torres, K. (2021, April). Self-regulated learning and motivation among gifted college students and their peers. Paper presented for virtual presentation at the annual meeting of the Southwest Social Sciences Association, New Orleans, LA. https://sssaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/program-for-2021.pdf

Tackett, S. & Torres, K. (2021, February). How can we help? Strategies for K-12 teachers to address the underrepresentation of minoritized gifted students. Paper presented for virtual presentation at the 2021 annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association. https://www.eeraorganization.org/_files/ugd/baaa29_d3746d1407b942bb9babdddffbb5c2b9.pdf

Sternberg, R. J., Desmet, O. A., Ford, D. Y., Gentry, M., Grantham, T. C., & Karami, S. (2021). The legacy: Coming to terms with the origins and development of the gifted-child movement. Roeper Review, 43(4), 227-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/02783193.2021.1967544 

Gentry, M., Desmet, O. A., Karami, S., Lee, H., Green, C., Cress, A., ... & Gray, A. (2021). Gifted education’s legacy of high stakes ability testing: Using measures for identification that perpetuate inequity. Roeper Review, 43(4), 242-255. https://doi.org/10.1080/02783193.2021.1967545

Ghahremani, M., Pereira, N., Desmet, O. A., & Gentry, M. (2021). Students’ Experiences in Summer Enrichment Engineering Courses: An Input-Process-Outcome Model of Collaborative Creativity. Journal of Advanced Academics. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X211040744

Sternberg, R, J., Chowkase, A., Desmet, O. A., Karami, S., Landy, J., & Lu, J. (2021). Beyond Transformational Giftedness. Education Sciences, 11(5), 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11050192  

Pereira, N., Tay, J., Desmet, O., Maeda, Y., & Gentry, M. (2021). Validity evidence of the Classroom Practices Survey Revised. Journal for the Education of the Gifted. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162353220978304

Desmet, O. A., van Weerdenburg, M., Poelman, M., Hoogeveen, L., & Yang, Y. (2021). Validity and utility of the Test of Creative Thinking Drawing Production for Dutch adolescents. Journal of Advanced Academics, 32(3), 267-290. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X21990099

Lee, H., & Desmet, O. A. (2020). Parent perceptions of enrichment program course offerings: What about non-STEM courses?. Journal of Gifted/Talented Education, 30(3), 427-451. https://doi.org/10.9722/JGTE.2020.30.3.427  

Cress, A., Desmet, O. A., & Younker, B. (2020). Neighbors helping neighbors: A university and K-12 school partnership. Gifted Child Today, 43, 12-19. https://doi.org/10.1177/1076217519880580

Desmet, O. A., Pereira, N., & Peterson, J. S. (2020). Telling a tale: How underachievement develops in gifted girls. Gifted Child Quarterly, 64(2), 85-99. https://doi.org/10.1177/0016986219888633

Tan, D., Yough, M., Desmet, O. A., & Pereira, N. (2019). Middle school students' beliefs about intelligence and giftedness. Journal of Advanced Academics, 30(1), 50-73. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X18809360

Desmet, O. & Gevaert, T. (2019) Slim onderpresteren aanpakken: De basisschool editie. Werkboek. [Dealing with gifted underachievement: The elementary school edition. Workbook.] Garant. 

Desmet, O. & Gevaert, T. (2019). Slim onderpresteren aanpakken: De basisschool editie. Begeleidershandleiding. [Dealing with gifted underachievement: The elementary school edition. Teacher manual.] Garant. 

Desmet, O. A. & Gevaert, T. (2018). Slim onderpresteren aanpakken: Hanvatten voor de praktijk. [Dealing with gifted underachievement: Tools for practice.] Remedial Teaching, 26, 12-15. 

Hodges, J., Tay, J., Desmet, O. A., Ozturk, E., & Pereira, N. (2018). The effect of the 2008 recession on gifted education funding across the state of Texas. AERA Open, 4. https://doi.org/10.1177/2332858418786224  

 

Gevaert, T. & Desmet, O. (2016). Slim onderpresteren aanpakken. [Dealing with gifted underachievement]. Garant. 

Reffel, J. A., Monetti, D. M., Byrd, S. & Coffey, A. (2014, March). Using paradoxes to engage gifted learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Association for Gifted Children, Athens, GA. 

Fulgham, S. M., & Shaughnessy, M. F. (2014, March-April).  Q & A with ed tech leaders: Interview with David M. Monetti.  Educational Technology, 54(2), 61-63. 

Reffel, J. A., Monetti, D. M., Byrd, S. M., & Coffey, C. A. (2014, February). Gifted Males and Females: Shared and Distinct Challenges. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.  

Monetti, D. M., Reffel, J. A., Coffey, C. A., & Byrd, S. M. (2014, February).  Being Misunderstood: Practical considerations to help gifted students better understand themselves and relate to their peers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.  

Byrd, S. M., Coffey, C. A., Reffel, J. A., & Monetti, D. M. (2014, February). The misdiagnosis and dual diagnosis of gifted children. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.  

Coffey, C.A., Byrd, S.M., Monetti, D.M., & Reffel, J.A. (2014, February). Coping with the Stigma of Giftedness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA. 

Reffel, J. A.  (2013, November).  Enhancing science creativity in the classroom: Using the best web resources/videos. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children (Creativity Night), Indianapolis, IN. 

Reffel, J. A.  (2013, November).  Creating a critical thinking community in the classroom: Techniques, strategies, questions, and assessments.  Paper presented at the Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference, Valdosta, GA. 

Monetti, D. M., Adams, K. S. & Reffel, J. A. (2013). Meeting the needs of gifted students: Strategies to effectively support teachers. Teaching for High Potential, Spring, 1, 12-14. 

Reffel, J. A., Baker, K. A., Bailey, C. R., & Monetti, D. M. (2012). Creative and wise: A correlational analysis of student perceptions. Creative Learning Today, 19 (2), 9-11.