Session 1 | Institute Day 2025

This spring, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) will continue to serve as a site for the Multi-County Institute Days where over 300 Illinois educators will visit campus to engage in professional learning. This FREE event is open to all Illinois educators including classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and other school personnel. This year, IMSA will host sessions with a focus on 6th-12th Grade research, math, science, engineering, and technology while also including workshops on topics related to experiential learning, equity, history and social sciences. We look forward to welcoming presenters and educators from around Illinois to share their knowledge and instructional practices! Participants that attend the entire conference and fulfill all ISBE required tasks are eligible for 5.0 hours of professional development credits.

Schedule

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2025
Friday, February 28th
8:30 AM

AI: What it Can and Can’t Do

Dr. Micah Fogel, Illinois Math and Science Academy

6th-12th Grade Math, Science, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science/AI, History, Social Sciences, and Social Studies

AC Pit

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Build Your Own World!

Sarah Robertson
Felicia Maxa

6th - 12th Grade Science and Engineering

Tellabs

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Focus Over Frenzy: An Educator’s Guide to Strategic Opportunity Selection

Charity Freeman, Illinois Math and Science Academy

6th - 12th Grade Well-Being and Professional Growth

Math Study Area

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Quantum Cryptography in Physics Class

Anastasia Perry, Illinois Math and Science Academy

9th - 12th Grade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science/AI

B116

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Reflections on Light: Exploring Geometrical Optics with Precalculus Tools

Dr. Anderson Trimm, Illinois Math and Science Academy

9th-12th Grade Math and Science

A155

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

With or Without Highways?

David Hernandez, Illinois Math and Science Academy

6th - 9th Grade Math, Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science/AI

B108

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM