This spring, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is thrilled to once again serve as a host site for the multi-county Institute Day, welcoming 300+ educators from across Illinois for a full day of inspiring professional learning featuring over 50 unique workshops and presentations. This free event will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:00 AM–2:45 PM, and is open to all Illinois educators—classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and school staff. This year’s lineup features dynamic sessions centered on 6th–12th grade research, mathematics, science, AI, engineering, and technology, along with engaging workshops on experiential learning, equity, history, and the social sciences.
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| 10:50 AM |
Sarah O'Leary Driscoll, Illinois Math and Science Academy 9-12 B133 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Disease Detectives: An Exploration of Foodborne Epidemiology Activities Dr. Zachary Conley, Illinois Math and Science Academy 6-8 A113 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Executive Functioning: Definition and Strategies Crystal England, Illinois Math and Science Academy 6-12 AC Pit 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Experiential Cooperative Learning Methods for Science and Math Dr. Thomas Juliano, St. Francis High School College Prep 6-12 Math Study Area 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Holocaust Education & Inquiry-Based Learning Dr. Luke Berryman, Illinois Math and Science Academy 9-12 B108 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Integrating Neuroscience and Technology: Experiential Learning Through Muscle-to-Robot Systems Dr. Ashwin Mohan, Illinois Math and Science Academy 10-12 A133 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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| 10:50 AM |
Grant Bell, Illinois Math and Science Academy 6-12 IN2 Makerspace 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Shaping Ideas: Integrating Injection Molding Into STEM Learning David Hernandez, Illinois Math and Science Academy 7-12 A152 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Technology and History: The Battle of Britian as an Interactive Model Dr. Lee Eysturlid, Illinois Math and Science Academy 6-12 A147/A149 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Dr. Joseph Golab, Illinois Math and Science Academy 10-11 A209 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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The Cubic: Centuries of Mathematical Intrigue Dr. Micah Fogel, Illinois Math and Science Academy 10-12 A155 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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Watching Movies to Stimulate Mathematical Inquiry Dr. Evan Glazer, Illinois Math and Science Academy 6-10 A119 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
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