Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

2022 I Am Able Foundation Outstanding Scientific Poster

Kennedy Bray '23 presented "Political, Racial, and Household Income Barriers for Access to Healthcare in Illinois Counties" at the 2022 Rush University Annual Health and Medical Careers Conference / Poster Presentation.

On the relationship between pain variability and relief in randomized clinical trials

Siddharth Tiwari '22 presented his SIR research, conducted at Northwestern University, at the Japan Super Science Fair (JSSF) 2021.

MicroCredentials to Promote STEM Professional Learning

Angela Rowley, Director of Educator Development, connected IMSA's Residential Academy & Educator Outreach at the NCSSS 2021 Professional Conference.

The Enigma of Clinical Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) based Genetic Testing Variant Annotation Tools: A Performance Evaluation Study

Sachleen Tuteja '23 presented his SIR research at the 2021 American Medical Informatics Association's Annual Symposium

Computational Prediction of Mutagenesis in Glycine max Rubisco Activase Monomer for Increased Thermal Stability

Hamza Haq, Vasanth Ramesh, Jaden Wang, and SIR Advisor Dr. Angela Ahrendt presented their research at the 2021 SEED conference.

Exploring Competing Perspectives on How to Design Open Innovation Program for High School STEM Education: A Case Study

Emily Jung '22 is co-author of this recently published article in Education Sciences.

"Sunscreen"

Photograph by Alexander Zhang '22 - National Gold Medal: 2021 Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Award | Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

(SIR) Student Publications & Reseach

Link to published articles by Diana Gonzalez, Nilan Patel, Jerry Hong, Shivang Bhaskar , and their SIR Advisors Joseph Golab, PhD and James Kaduk, PhD.

The Great Water Design Challenge: A NOAA Planet Stewards and Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) Collaboration

Liz Martinez, Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist, one-day design challenge published in The Earth Scientist.

Flags of Africa: Teaching Algebra and Geometry with Technology

Dr. Kelly Remijan presenting to teachers at ITCM how flags can engage students, promote global awareness, build math skills, and enrich algebra/geometry concepts.

CRISPR knockout of the DUB OTUD6B in lung cancer cells

Miriam Franks '19, Nayonika Roy '19, and Suhitha Irukulla '19 present their SIR research, conducted through Loyola Medical Center with Advisor, Dr. Maurizio Bocchetta, at IMSAloquium 2019.

Discovery of EGFR using Erlotinib prototype for the Treatment of Lung and Other Cancers

Jodie Meng '20 presenting her SIR research at IMSAloquium 2019. Photographed with Advisor, Dr. John Thurmond.

Content Validity of a Mathematics Placement Test for a Gifted High School

Hannah Anderson presents her research at the 2019 National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) conference in Toronto, Ontario.

Dr. Sowmya Anjur Presents her Research at Experimental Biology 2019

Dr. Anjur was also recognized by The American Physiological Society for her participation in the Frontiers in Physiology Research Community Leader Professional Development Fellowship.

IMSA Students Present their Research in Singapore at ISSF 2019

Xander Hall '20, Shruti Shakthivel '20, Dr. Robert Hernandez, IMSA Principal, Marti Shirley, IMSA Faculty, and Emily Sallenback '19

D-STEM Equity Model…Diversifying the STEM Education to Career Pathway!!!

Dr. Adrienne Coleman presents her research at the 2019 NADOHE Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

Cell Specific Control of the Pallidostriatal Pathway

Shubha Verma, class of 2019, presents her SIR research at the Japan Super Science Fair 2018 (JSSF).

Classification of Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy Plans

Louise Lima, class of 2019, presents her SIR research at the Japan Super Science Fair 2018 (JSSF).

Classifying Symmetric Spaces for SO(3,q)

Jake Sutter, class of 2019, presents his SIR research at the Japan Super Science Fair 2018 (JSSF).

IMSA Students Present at Japan Super Science Fair (JSSF) 2018

Dr. Eric Smith, IMSA Faculty; Jake Sutter '19, Shubha Verma '19, Louise Lima '19, IMSA Presenters; and Dr. José Torres, IMSA President

ISSF 2018

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) was honored to host the 14th Annual International Student Science Fair for the first time on American soil June 27-July 1, 2018. Photograph by Kevin Broy.

Professional Learning Day 2017

Visiting teachers learn about "Canoes, Men of War, and the Founding of Louisiana" from IMSA History/Social Science Teacher, Dr. Claiborne Skinner.

Makerspaces in the School: Understanding and Creating an Educational Makerspace

Erik Swanson, IN2 Maker Space Manager, explains the process of opening and running a school-based Makerspace to visiting teachers attending Professional Learning Day 2017.

DIY Microbial Fuel Cells

IMSA Science Teachers, Dr. Mark Carlson and Dr. Peter Clancy, lead participants in the creation of their own microbial fuel cells.

Professional Learning Day 2017 - "The Trial of Galieo"

IMSA History/Social Science teacher, Rob Kiely, examines the details of the trial of Galileo and places them in the context of 17th century physics, astronomy, philosophy, and religion.

IMSAloquium 2017

Shrey Patel '17 presents his research on: Identifying Aβ Oligomers Species (AßOs) and pTau in Transgenic mice with Alzheimer’s.

"Investigating the Impact of Additional Interferometers on Parameter Estimation in Gravitational-Wave Analysis"

William Tong '17 answers questions about his research, conducted at Northwestern University with Dr. Vicky Kalogera.

IMSAloquium 2017

Abhay Gupta '18 presents his research on "Early-Stage Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease with the Use of Magnetic Nanostructures"

IMSAloquium 2017

Jacob Horstman '17 and Andrew Kim '18 with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Arun Majumdar, Jay Precourt Professor at Stanford University and faculty member of the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering.

"Exception Handling in Java Programs"

Melissa Mu '18 researched exceptions used in Java programs, specifically throws and catches, at the University of Chicago with Dr. Shan Lu.

"Creating Deeper Engagement in Serious Video Games"

Madison Dong '17 explains how so-called “serious” video games, focused on political, social, or cultural topics, have the ability to change a player's attitude towards a subject and even contribute to social change.

"Can Small Unmanned Aircraft Undertake Complex Tasks Efficiently?"

Kevin Chen '16 describes how he and his research partners, Malik Roberson '17 and Christopher Rogers '16, modified their airplane's design to make it more efficient.

IMSAloquium 2016

"Creating an Immersive Virtual Reality Representation of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for use in the Oculus Rift, a Virtual Reality Head Mounted Display"

IMSAloquium 2016

Ramyashree Lakshmanan '17 and her partner, Shivali Shukla '17, present their research on: Assessing the Movement and Focus of Eyes During the Viewing of Advertisements with the use of Eye-Tracking Software.

IMSAloquium 2016

Andriy Sheptunov '17 and his partner, Samuel Rousser '16, explain their research: Comparing Efficiency of the Minimax Algorithm to Alternatives.

IMSAloquium 2016

Jaeyoung Oh '16 investigated the role of DNA methylation in GBM stem cell (GSC) subtypes including mainly proneural (PN) and mesenchymal (MES).

"Addressing NGSS Engineering Standards with an Alternative Energy Module"

Dr. Mark Carlson explains to visiting teachers how the 4 engineering NGSS standards are addressed through various activities within the IMSA Engineering course during Professional Learning Day 2016.

“To Infinity and Beyond”

Visiting teachers explore techniques with Dr. Nicole Ross, IMSA Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist, that are designed to provide real-world connections that help make numbers, big, small, or infinite, easier to understand...

Professional Learning Day 2016

Visiting teachers learn about "Ecosystem Disruption: Using lab and real-world examples to bring changes in Earth’s ecosystems to life" from IMSA Science Teachers, Dr. Don Dosch, Dr. Crystal Randall, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll, and Dr. Sowmya...

IMSAloquium 2015

Puja Mittal '15 presents her research on "Creating the Customer Archetype for English e-Learning in India."

IMSAloquium 2015

Lauren Bystrom '15 researched "Gray Matter Volumes in Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients Using Structural Imaging" at Northwestern University.

IMSAloquium 2014-2015 Student Recognition

President, Dr. Jose Torres, with IMSA students being recognized for their presentations at the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Student Research Conference.

IMSAloquium 2015

IMSA senior, Kristin Carlson researched how "Altered Brain Activity Between Language Tasks Project How Individuals in a Minimal Conscious State Process Language" at Northwestern University.

IMSAloquium 2015

Gene Woo Kim '16 shares his research on "Designing an Augmented Reality Particle Detector to Teach Fermilab Visitors About Neutrinos."

"Existence of Post-Earnings Announcement Drift in Brazilian Financial Markets"

David Xu '16 explains his research to IMSA Math Teacher, Dr. Janice Krouse.

"Spread Newspapers Around: Students Acting! The Invaluable Role of Modern Theater Class in a STEM Environment"

IMSA English Teacher, Dr. Leah Kind was a recipient of the 2015 Lederman Scholar Award for her article published in the 2015 IAGC Journal.

2015 Lederman Scholar Award

Dr. Carl Heine, Director of IMSA TALENT and CoolHub.IMSA; Laurie Sutherland, Special Assistant to the President; and Jim Gerry, past Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship: chapter co-authors of "Technology Education for High-Ability...

"Features of Independence: Teaching ''Theresa - a Haytien Tale'''

IMSA English Teacher, Michael Dean received the 2015 Lederman Scholar Award for his article published in Common-Place: Just Teach One, January 2015. To read the full text of Michael's article:

Recipient of the 2015 Student Art Fund Purchase Award

Digital photograph by Irina Wirjan '15. "I took this photograph in a split second as I was rushed by my tour group in Paris. Losing track of time exploring the local area, I wanted to take a symmetric picture of the street because it...

"3D Printing for the Next Generation Learners"

Chief Information Officer, Lawrence Bergie, explains to visiting teachers how IMSA is introducing new technology to students, faculty and staff and bridging learning to the classroom during Professional Learning Day 2015.

Professional Learning Day 2015 - "Kitchen Chemistry"

IMSA Science Teacher, Dr. John Thurman, serving up some of his finest recipes in this hands-on approach to illustrating chemical principals.

"Mathematical Games, Puzzles, and Diversions"

On Professional Learning Day 2015, visiting teachers had an opportunity to delve into the exciting world of math through games and puzzles with IMSA Math Teacher Dr. Steve Condie.

Professional Learning Day 2015 - "Equilibrium"

IMSA Science Teacher, Dr. Anita White, demonstrates simple lab activities to visiting teachers that will enable their students to better understand equilibrium. To access Teacher Resources for this session:

"Particle Physics in the High School Classroom"

Science Teacher, Dr. Peter Dong, examines assignments given to IMSA students enrolled in Physics with visiting teachers on Professional Development Day 2015.

2014 Lederman Scholar Award

Dr. Barbara Miller, Director of Enrollment and Academic Opportunities, and Dr. Adrienne Coleman, Multicultural Education Specialist, co-authored two articles: "The IMSA PROMISE: Igniting and Nurturing Diverse STEM Talent" published in IAGC...

Winner of the 2013 Student Art Fund Purchase Award

Digital photograph by Lael Costa '14.

IMSAloquium 2014

Amy De La Torre '15 and Laura Lehmann '15 present their research on "The Invisible Social and Emotional Struggles of Women in Law Enforcement and the Military."

“Increasing Interest of Young Women in Engineering”

This year's recipients of the Lederman Scholar Award include co-authors Principal Branson Lawrence, Assistant Principal Diane Hinterlong, and Chief of Staff Dr. Purva DeVol for their article published in the spring 2014 NCSSSMST Journal.

2014 IMSA Professional Learning Day for STEM Educators

This year's Keynote Address, "Do You Know Where Your Students Are," was delivered by 1990 IMSA graduate, Sendhil Revuluri, Senior Program Associate, LSRI at UIC. To hear the 2014 IMSA Professional Learning Day Keynote Address:

Professional Learning Day 2014

Science Teacher, Michael Hoehn, presents a variety of inquiry-based demonstrations that can be incorporated into classroom instruction for little to no cost.

"Teaching Information Fluency: How to Teach Students to be Efficient, Ethical, and Critical Information Consumers"

Dr. Carl Heine, Director, IMSA TALENT and CoolHub.IMSA answers questions about his recently published book. To read the 1st chapter:

Professional Learning Day 2014

IMSA's Japanese Teacher, Jonathan Besancon, demonstrates how WordPress can be used to facilitate the process of curriculum mapping and can also be used to share curriculum and classroom activities with parents, students, and other...

IMSAloquium 2014

Poornima Sundaravelu '14 shares her research on Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Allelic Variation and Interpersonal Stressors on Adolescent Well-Being with IMSA Science Teacher, Dr. Anita White.

"Philosophers of War: The Evolution of History's Greatest Military Thinkers"

Social Science Instructor, Dr. Lee Eysturlid, discusses his experience as editor of a 2-volume set of encyclopedias on military philosophy. Contributing authors include faculty colleagues, Dr. Rob Kiely, Dr. Clay Skinner, and Dr. Kirsty...

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2022 I Am Able Foundation Outstanding Scientific Poster

On the relationship between pain variability and relief in randomized clinical trials

MicroCredentials to Promote STEM Professional Learning

The Enigma of Clinical Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) based Genetic Testing Variant Annotation Tools: A Performance Evaluation Study

Computational Prediction of Mutagenesis in Glycine max Rubisco Activase Monomer for Increased Thermal Stability

Exploring Competing Perspectives on How to Design Open Innovation Program for High School STEM Education: A Case Study

"Sunscreen"

(SIR) Student Publications & Reseach

The Great Water Design Challenge: A NOAA Planet Stewards and Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) Collaboration

Flags of Africa: Teaching Algebra and Geometry with Technology

CRISPR knockout of the DUB OTUD6B in lung cancer cells

Discovery of EGFR using Erlotinib prototype for the Treatment of Lung and Other Cancers

Content Validity of a Mathematics Placement Test for a Gifted High School

Dr. Sowmya Anjur Presents her Research at Experimental Biology 2019

IMSA Students Present their Research in Singapore at ISSF 2019

D-STEM Equity Model…Diversifying the STEM Education to Career Pathway!!!

Cell Specific Control of the Pallidostriatal Pathway

Classification of Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy Plans

Classifying Symmetric Spaces for SO(3,q)

IMSA Students Present at Japan Super Science Fair (JSSF) 2018

ISSF 2018

Professional Learning Day 2017

Makerspaces in the School: Understanding and Creating an Educational Makerspace

DIY Microbial Fuel Cells

Professional Learning Day 2017 - "The Trial of Galieo"

IMSAloquium 2017

"Investigating the Impact of Additional Interferometers on Parameter Estimation in Gravitational-Wave Analysis"

IMSAloquium 2017

IMSAloquium 2017

"Exception Handling in Java Programs"

"Creating Deeper Engagement in Serious Video Games"

"Can Small Unmanned Aircraft Undertake Complex Tasks Efficiently?"

IMSAloquium 2016

IMSAloquium 2016

IMSAloquium 2016

IMSAloquium 2016

"Addressing NGSS Engineering Standards with an Alternative Energy Module"

“To Infinity and Beyond”

Professional Learning Day 2016

IMSAloquium 2015

IMSAloquium 2015

IMSAloquium 2014-2015 Student Recognition

IMSAloquium 2015

IMSAloquium 2015

"Existence of Post-Earnings Announcement Drift in Brazilian Financial Markets"

"Spread Newspapers Around: Students Acting! The Invaluable Role of Modern Theater Class in a STEM Environment"

2015 Lederman Scholar Award

"Features of Independence: Teaching ''Theresa - a Haytien Tale'''

Recipient of the 2015 Student Art Fund Purchase Award

"3D Printing for the Next Generation Learners"

Professional Learning Day 2015 - "Kitchen Chemistry"

"Mathematical Games, Puzzles, and Diversions"

Professional Learning Day 2015 - "Equilibrium"

"Particle Physics in the High School Classroom"

2014 Lederman Scholar Award

Winner of the 2013 Student Art Fund Purchase Award

IMSAloquium 2014

“Increasing Interest of Young Women in Engineering”

2014 IMSA Professional Learning Day for STEM Educators

Professional Learning Day 2014

"Teaching Information Fluency: How to Teach Students to be Efficient, Ethical, and Critical Information Consumers"

Professional Learning Day 2014

IMSAloquium 2014

"Philosophers of War: The Evolution of History's Greatest Military Thinkers"

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