ABSTRACT
This chapter reviews current offerings available for science talented youth in the United States, as well as the political and funding climate in which these offerings take place. It describes trends over time regarding support for science talented youth. The chapter provides an overview of in- and out-of-school resources available in both public and private domains such as specialised science high schools, advanced summer coursework, competitions, and research apprenticeships. It also reviews challenges such as the lack of consensus on definitions of science talent, lack of consensus on expected and desirable outcomes for programmes, uneven accessibility to programmes based on socio-economic status and geography, and poor teacher preparation. The chapter also includes recommendations for research, practice, and policy to help meet US goals for producing more scientific innovators to advance the national economy and achieve a better quality of life for all.
