ASSET and Duke University TIP launches India Talent Search

Educational Initiatives (EI), one of India's leading Assessment and Research companies in the education sector, and Duke University Talent Identification Programme (Duke TIP), USA, today announced the launch of a joint nationwide talent search programme for school children.

Duke TIP ASSET India Talent Search 2014', the programme was to identify the hidden talents among students of Mathematics, Science and English subjects and provide them holistic educational guidance and opportunities to reach their true potential.

According to a release here, the talent search will be conducted on November 30, 2014.

Speaking about this initiative, Mr Sridhar Rajagopalan, Managing Director, Educational Initiatives Pvt Ltd, said 'this is the first time that an Indian education company has tied up with a top 10 ranked U S University to scout for the best Indian talent, way before any board exams.'

Ms Mara Shurgot, Director of International Programs, Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), said 'EI has been doing exceptional work through ASSET testing and we are very proud to be associated with them.'