Trailblazer Tales Archives
Learn By Doing
IMSA students like Amanda Adeleye ('04) contribute to new bodies of scientific knowledge through their mentorships at prominent Illinois research institutions
Just One More Question ...
Instead of hitting the beaches during Spring Break, IMSA's Kevin Bock ('04) hit Illinois' back roads as a touring member of IMSA on Wheels, a mobile education program. Following the lively hands-on science demonstrations, Bock was swarmed by eager learners asking, Just one more question!
Lead By Example
Through personalized learning opportunities such as independent research, mentorship and student leadership development, IMSA students, like Jeanie Paik ('04), have a chance to explore the complexities of the world around them, solve real problems and enhance the lives of real people ...
IMSA Faculty Set High Standards
Almost one out of every four IMSA faculty members is now certified with the National Board Of Professional Teaching Standards, the highest standards for the teaching profession.
IMSA Has Made Me ... An Optimist ...
Jessica Jacobson (IMSA '03) combines her passion for Art and French into an Oberlin College interdisciplinary curriculum unit for her students.
IMSA Students Hit Grand Slam at Math Modeling Contest
Who says today's students don't find math relevant? A team of IMSA students used their mathematical prowess to design an award-winning model exploring the most "fair" ballparks in the Major Leagues ...
IMSA Alum Debuts Breakthrough Device for Cancer Detection
EADevices, Inc., the brainchild of Joshua Gerlick (IMSA '99), emerged as the newest biotechnology sensation to open the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in August 2004.
IMSA Teacher Fuels Student Involvement Beyond the Classroom
At a national policy summit in Colorado, IMSA students had the chance to steer America's energy policies guided by IMSA science teacher Dr. John Eggebrecht
IMSA President Named Lincoln Laureate
IMSA President Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall is now a Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois, the highest honor the state can bestow for outstanding achievement.
IMSA Hails Two of Intel's Top 10 Nationwide Winners
Two IMSA students were among the 10 nationwide winners of the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search competition.
Find Virtual Treasures
Enrolled in IMSA's 21st Century Information Fluency online classes, teachers throughout Illinois learn the secrets of finding rich educational resources on the Web.
IMSA Alumnus Michael Brody Works to Protect the Homeland
IMSA alumnus Michael Brody usually spends his days fighting the war on terror for homeland security...
IMSA Team Receives Award for Webcast Event
How should technology be used in the classroom? What technologies do
students use to communicate with classmates and friends? Do students know how to evaluate the value and credibility of Internet sites?
IMSA Experience Helps Grad Win Prestigious British Scholarship
Clara Shih (IMSA '00) will begin work in a master's program at the University of Oxford this fall through a renowned Marshall Scholarship. She credits her IMSA experience for helping to get her there.
IMSA Alum Tackles Public Health Issue in Ecuador
Alexa Bisinger (IMSA '00), a recent graduate of Occidental College in California, received the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to study women's health issues in Ecuador.
E2K+ Teacher Receives Presidential Award
Becky Jaramillo, the Excellence 2000+ Science Teacher for the Limestone Consortium was recently notified that she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching.
Take Your Talents to New Heights
Behind the making of a F/A-22 stealth fighter plane are the contributions of Ande Croll (IMSA '97). As associate engineer at Rockford, IL Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., Croll works on electrical power generations systems for aircraft manufacturers.
Award-winning IMSA Educator Heads State Science Association
With more than 25 years of science teaching behind him, Dr. Raymond J. Dagenais is a natural at leading others.
NCAA Taps IMSA Grad as Model Scholar-Athlete
As an NCAA scholar-athlete, IMSA graduate Princess Imoukhuede excelled at everything from biomedical engineering to track and field.
Making Our Students Citizens of the World
Jose Palos of IMSA's World Languages faculty draws on his volunteer humanitarian experience in Mexico to enrich his classes. Inspired by his example, IMSA students conduct service projects in Latin America.
IMSA President Shares Lessons on Leadership in New Book
In her new book, The Power to Transform: Leadership that Brings Learning and Schooling to Life, Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall shares her learning experiences with the hope that other educators may benefit.
Great Expectations Are the Norm ...
As an educational leader in a Chicago Public School, IMSA graduate Erin Roche fosters a culture where students thrive.
IMSA Students Tackle Childhood Obesity at National Youth Policy Summit
Four IMSA students are lending their voice in an effort to try and address public policy on childhood obesity..
Student Manuel Perez Helps Get the Hispanic Vote Out
Manuel Perez 07 of Cicero is making quite a name for himself with
Chicago media.
State and National Media Tout IMSA
One only needs to read recent articles in The Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Peoria Journal Star, the national School Library Journal or Illinois Issues to realize the breadth and depth of IMSA's influence.
IMSA Research: Turning Secondary Education On Its Head
Students who attend the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy do not have to wait until they graduate from college to begin to make significant contributions to science, mathematics, the humanities and the world around them.
IMSA Students Build Houses and Hope
IMSA students did more than build houses in Georgia during winter break...they built hope.