Publications & Research
Through work with IMSA students, staff and faculty, and our partnerships with preeminent scientific and educational institutions, we are able to unite the best knowledge of how people learn with input from the greatest minds in mathematics, science and technology. All this helps to make Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® a leader and exemplar in mathematics and science teaching and learning; we focus on enabling learners to acquire, generate, and use knowledge for the world.
Articles
High Poverty Families + Low Performing Schools Add up to Zero for Students, Raymond J. Dagenais
Playing with Push Toys and Technology: Solving a System of Linear Equations, Kelly W. Remijan
Regulation of thyroid hormone-induced development in vivo by thyroid hormone transporters and cytosolic binding proteins, Jinyoung Choi, Christine L. Moskalik, Allison Ng, Stephen F. Matter, and Daniel R. Buchholz
School Gardens: Soil Science, Angela Rowley
Scientists in the Classroom, Kent Schielke, Kathy Schmidt, and Judith A. Scheppler
Thailand Ties, Raymond J. Dagenais
The Great Water Design Challenge: A NOAA Planet Stewards and Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) Collaboration, Elizabeth Martinez
Transitioning from Emergency Remote Learning to Deep Online Learning Experiences in Geography Education, Richard B. Schultz and Michael N. DeMers
Using Robotics and Engineering Design Inquiries to Optimize Learning for Middle Level Teachers: a case study, Iman Chafik Chahine, Norman Robinson III, and Kimbeni Mansion
What’s the Buzz? A hands-on, interdisciplinary, and fun way to learn about circuits, energy, engineering, bee communication, and pollination, Christine L. Moskalik
When is it Time for Science?, Raymond J. Dagenais
Book Chapters
Managing Scarce Resources in Training Projects, Richard D. Busby and James J. Goldsmith
The Emeritus Teacher, Raymond J. Dagenais, Betty E. Steffy, and Billie J. Enz
What Does Problem-Based Learning Look Like in Classrooms?, Linda Torp and Sara Sage
Conference Papers/Presentations
Aviation Integration: Promoting Careers Through Curricular Connections within the Math Classroom, Kelly W. Remijan
Aviation Integration: Topics, Tech, & Career Connections for Enhancing Math Concepts, Kelly W. Remijan
Back to Basics: Mathematical Play, Lindsey Herlehy
Building Number Sense with Subitizing, Lindsey Herlehy
Career and Technology Connections to Enhance the Teaching & Learning of Mathematics, Kelly W. Remijan
Context is Critical: 6th-12th Grade Three Act Math Tasks, Lindsey Herlehy
Context is Critical: K-5th Grade Three-Act Math Tasks, Lindsey Herlehy
Creating Career Pathways Though Curriculum Connections in Math & Science Classrooms, Kelly W. Remijan
Flags and Tech to Teach Math, Kelly W. Remijan
Flags of Africa: Promoting Cultures & Connecting Math Concepts, Kelly W. Remijan
Flags of Africa: Teaching Algebra and Geometry with Technology, Kelly W. Remijan
Foundational Science: Setting the Stage for Success, Cassandra Armstrong
Frank Lloyd Wright: Materials Science and Algebra in Prairie Style Art Glass, Lindsey Herlehy and Patrick Young
Got 99 Problems? PBL Can Help!, Nicole Ross and Allison Albert
Imagination to Innovation: Design Thinking For Young Learners, Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong
IMSA Allies Program: The Power of Near-Peer Teaching, Gwen Seeley-Joosse and Megan Scherer
IMSA Allies: The Power of Near Peer Teaching, José M. Torres, Gwen Seeley-Joosse, and Megan Scherer
IMSA Core Competencies: Micro-Credentials for Teacher Development, Angela Rowley
IMSA Lunch and Learn “Only Time will Tell”, Angela Rowley and Gwen Seeley-Joosse
Landform Lessons: Applying Terrestrial Geography to Mars Landing Site, Lindsey Herlehy
Legendary Lessons: How to Enhance your Instruction through Storytelling, Elaine Wu
Little Big Minds: STEM for Our Youngest Learners, Cassandra Armstrong and Lindsey Herlehy
Little Changes, Big Impact: Integrating Evolution in Science and ELA, Christine L. Moskalik and Nicole Ross
Math & Construction: Curriculum, Community, & Career Connections, Kelly W. Remijan
Math & Machining: Curricular Connections for the Classroom, Kelly W. Remijan
Maximizing Remote Learning: Activities, Ideas, & Resources for High School Math Teachers, Kelly W. Remijan
Meaningful Math: Activities, Applications, & Career Connections for the Teaching & Learning of Math Concepts, Kelly W. Remijan
MicroCredentials: Promoting IMSA's Signature Strategy, Angela Rowley and Nicole Ross
MicroCredentials to Promote STEM Professional Learning, Angela Rowley
My Experience as a Participant in the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC93), Kelly W. Remijan
Naval Engineering for Grades 4-6, Patrick Young
Pixel Math Across All Levels, Kelly W. Remijan
Playing with Code: Big Ideas for Early Learners, Lindsey Herlehy and Cassandra Armstrong
Playing with Math and Science in the Early Childhood Classroom, Cassandra Armstrong and Lindsey Herlehy
Problem Centered Teaching by Tomorrow, Cassandra Armstrong
Reaching & Teaching Math Students with a Wide Range of Abilities and Mathematical Skills (6-12th Grade), Kelly W. Remijan
Saving Skee-Ball: Applying Engineering & Science with a Fun Storyline, Christine L. Moskalik
STEAMing Up Algebra: Connecting Concepts & Engaging Students with Activities that Utilize Technology, Kelly W. Remijan
STEM Integration: Math, Meet Biology!, Lindsey Herlehy and Karen Togliatti
STEM Storytelling: Using Picture Books to Integrate Mathematics - "Dare to Tinker", Lindsey Herlehy and Karen Togliatti
STEM Storytelling: Using Picture Books to Integrate Mathematics - "Who Lives Here?", Lindsey Herlehy and Karen Togliatti
Teaching with a Full Deck: Card Sorts, Lindsey Herlehy
Tech & Toys to Teach Linear Algebra, Kelly W. Remijan
The Art of Getting it Wrong: Developing Persistence, Nicole Ross and Allison Albert
The Great Water Design Challenge: A Collaboration with NOAA Planet Stewards, Elizabeth Martinez
Transforming Teachers into Teacher Leaders of Mathematics, Kelly W. Remijan
Travel the World with Flags: Using Desmos to Explore Design with Equations & Inequalities, Kelly W. Remijan
What's The Buzz? A fun, interdisciplinary, hands-on activity with circuits, engineering, and bees, Christine L. Moskalik
Young Mathematicians: STEM Skills for Success, Lindsey Herlehy
Dissertations
Parental Opinions and Perceptions Regarding Informal STEM Education, Christine L. Moskalik
Online Publications
Experiential Learning at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Michelle Kolar, Dora Phillips, and Christopher G. Kolar
Field Trip Partnerships: Student-to-Student Mentoring, Aziza Darwish and Robyn Lee-Diaz
IMSA© FUSION: Preparing Students for Future Scientific Expertise, Michelle Kolar, Dora Phillips, Elizabeth Martinez, and Laurie S. Sutherland
Op-eds
I stood in line for four hours to vote, Norman Robinson III
Panel Discussions
Informal + Formal = Synergistic Learning Ecosystems, Christine L. Moskalik, Karen Hays, Julie Travelini, and Norman "Storm" Robinson III
Webinars
Moving Your Higher Ed Instruction Online in a Hurry, Joseph J. Kerski, Stace Maples, Miriam Olivares, Richard Schultz, Shannon H. White, and Barbaree Duke