Jonathan Wai, Ph.D.

Jonathan Wai, Ph.D., is a psychologist, writer, and research scientist at the Duke University Talent Identification Program and an expert on multiple issues surrounding the development of intellectual and creative talent. He earned his doctorate in psychology from Vanderbilt University where he taught at Peabody College. His work has been highlighted by the New York Times, Scientific American, American Scientist, Reuters, Wired, Forbes, The Chronicle of Higher Education, National Review, The New Republic, and Education Week and has been discussed in reports by the National Academy of Sciences, National Science Board, and the journal Science. Dr. Wai has been awarded multiple international Mensa Awards for Research Excellence for his work on intelligence and creativity and serves on the board of directors of the MATHCOUNTS Foundation. He is also a contributing writer to Business Insider, The Creativity Post and Getting Smart. He lives with his wife, dog, and two cats in Durham, North Carolina. You can find his CV here and links to representative publications along the right side of this page.

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Finding the Next Einstein

Finding the Next Einstein: Why Smart is Relative discusses research findings in areas such as intelligence, creativity, psychology and education, touches upon multiple issues surrounding the identification and development of intellectual and creative talent, and explores how these issues might be relevant to what's going on in the world.