EnACT

EnACT allows students to analyze public policy while learning about politics and our government. Students learn about political discourse through the process of creating a policy portfolio. Students are introduced to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and are asked to find the cause of one of these issues. Student projects attempt to solve one of the UN SDG’s by creating their own public policy proposition. Students choose a public policy that will focus on one of the four following umbrella categories: environment, energy, social justice, and economy. In the EnACT elective, most student projects focus on zero hunger, gender equality, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, responsible consumption and production, and peace, justice and strong institutions.

Schedule
2023
Wednesday, April 26th
9:40 AM

A Learning Plan for Students Around the World: "Learn For Tomorrow"

Jaden Blankenship '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Collin Chen '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Torin Schroeder '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM

A Letter to Illinois Lawmakers to Decrease Restrictions on Solar Panels in Local Areas

Nandini Budithi '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Amy Lendi '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Nathan Berkes '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

9:40 AM - 9:55 AM

No Gender Bias at IMSA

Lily Zhang '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Kavya Uppal '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Dael Garzon Torres '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A115)

9:40 AM - 12:55 AM
9:55 AM

Diversity and Representation in Schools in the United States of America

Bih-Sana Abeh '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Anjali Ali '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Amaya Houston '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

9:55 AM - 10:10 AM

Expanding Harm Reduction to IL Public Libraries

Jordan Henry '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Stella Ristic '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Care Thompson '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A115)

9:55 AM - 10:10 AM

Hashtags for Change: The Impact of Social Media on Activism

Abo Yussuf '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Maya Jimenez '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Lennon Kimbrel '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

9:55 AM - 10:10 AM
10:10 AM

A Bill to Break down Microplastics

Carter Poskozim '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Nikhil Kodali '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Ezra Cornell '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Haoran Shi '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A115)

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

Affordable Healthcare for All of Illinois Act

Christopher Costabile '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Riya Gumidyala '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Vedanti Joshi '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Khushi Kranthi '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Yoonseo Kim '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

Spreading Awareness and Destigmatizing BLM and Other Social Movements

Yicole Ng '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Angel Shepard '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Gabi Hernandez '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM
10:40 AM

Human Trafficking: Vulnerability of Minorities

Anna Yang '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Zed Agarwal '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Brian Leong '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Anzilina Pham '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A115)

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

TERRA Chicagoland: Total Environment Responsibility and Restoration Action of Chicagoland- Advocation, Collaboration, Education

Katherine Ge '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Pranavi Korapati '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Manhitha Mamillapalli '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM

The establishment of peaceful and inclusive communities both online and offline

Ketzaly Nunez-Luna '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Josefh Hernandez '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

10:40 AM - 10:55 AM
10:55 AM

Female Rage and Emotions in Media

Fernanda Cano '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Ella Bueno '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Skylar Vickers '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A115)

10:55 AM - 11:10 AM

LGBTQIA+ Youth and Mental Health

Jetti Biank '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Tommy Blough '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Grania Kozlowski '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

10:55 AM - 11:10 AM

The WALC (walkable and liveable communities) Bill to Quell the Issues of Euclidean Zoning and Traditional Suburban Sprawl

Prabhav Veeramachaneni '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Sydney Hunter '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Atharva Kapale '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

10:55 AM - 11:10 AM
11:10 AM

Elimination of Religious Exemption for Medical Professional

Greenley Ziemer '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Philip Obazuaye '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Yun Chen '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

Social Issues: Reproductive Rights

Maya Ghayal '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Fope Ojomalade '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Rushina Patel '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

The Effects of the Willow Project on the World

Max Schwartz '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Sarah Kumar '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Megan Vanhoof '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A115)

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
11:25 AM

05 Slabs Reconstruction

Amirah Harrington '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Aditya Kumar '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Georgi Panchev '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

11:25 AM - 11:40 AM

Improving the Approach to Nuclear Energy in the U.S

Kyler Ponx '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Naomi Paulson '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Trinh Yong '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Antonio Espinoza '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

11:25 AM - 11:40 AM

Raising Awareness of Transgender Genocide

Catherine Fields Halva '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Hailey Messina '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Kyra Rinkel '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A115)

11:25 AM - 11:40 AM
11:40 AM

Coalition of Students for Educational Equality

Jose Lazcano '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Elaine Elaine Rao '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Evan Trone '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #2 (A115)

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM

Spreading Support for Ukraine's Water Issues

Leanna Cook '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Kannan Ilamparithi '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Kyle Elzy '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #3 (A117)

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM

Turn Back the Clock on Climate Change

Audrey Miller '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Nolan Hansen '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Anthony Marquez '25, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Room #1 (A113)

11:40 AM - 11:55 AM