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2023 African American Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU), Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), Brotherhood Sister Circle (BHSC), Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, IRC, and the English and History/Social Science teams.

Guest speaker: Sam Adams; Current Magazines, featured columnist

The Hbcu Experience: Why I Chose My Hbcu And How It Helped Me Prepare For My Career, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Educational Panels

Panel/Event Coordinator: Angela Richardson

Facilitated by: Dr. Anita White

Panelists:

• Justin Alfred | Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge
• Jayda Yancy ‘19 | North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
• Tony Richardson II | Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge
• Joseph Pollard | Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama
• Ja’Nae McGee | Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge
• Zoe Mitchell ‘19 | Xavier University, New Orleans
• Darryl Burrell Jr. | Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
• Joseph Bertrand ‘20 | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
• Dr. Garry J. Kennebrew Jr. ‘04 | Morehouse College, …

E2: Equity And Excellence Framework, Adrienne Coleman, Traci Ellis

Publications & Research

Both the United States and the United Nations have identified, examined, and put out a call to action to address the educational inequities that have disproportionately and negatively affected racially minoritized students, as well as those from a lower socioeconomic background, and poorer countries. Data from the Nations Report Card and the Global Monitoring Report provide evidence of disparities in academic performance and access to equitable educational resources. The outcome of these inequities impacts countries throughout the world, as their residents will not possess the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly evolving global society, nor possess the critical …

2022 Disabilities Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event is being co-sponsored by PME, L & D Matters, the History and English Departments, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the IRC.

Special Guest: Jon Gilroy

2022 Black History Month Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU), Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), Brotherhood Sister Circle (BHSC), Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, IRC, and the English and History/Social Science teams.

Special Guest: Rapheal Mathis

2021 Native American Heritage Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the English team, the History/Social Science team, and the IRC.

Special Guest: Bill Miller

Awareness And Action Campaigns: Foreign Language Instruction In A Stem School, Marta Kaluza

Faculty Publications & Research

Examples of Exemplary Student Work | Spanish V

2021 Latinx Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), Alma Latina, the English team, the History/Social Science team, and the IRC.

2021 Diversity Climate Survey, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Resources

In March 2021, a survey regarding diversity and school climate was administered by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and inclusion. This survey was adapted from the National Climate Survey developed by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). There were a total of 551 survey responses, 48 of which were removed due to incomplete survey responses. Of the remaining 503 authentic responses, there were 182 Sophomores, 156 Juniors, 147 Seniors, and 18 that did not indicate their grade level. Below is a summary of the major results from the survey.

2021 Women In Literature Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by BELLAS, GEN, Girls IN2 STEM, Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), the IRC, and the English team.

2021 Black History Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU), Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), the IRC, English team, and History/Social Science team.

Special Guest: Christopher Whitehead

2020 Lgbtqa+ Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), SPECTRUM, the IRC, and the English team.

Special Guest: Yolanda Williams

2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), the IRC, and the English team.

Special Guest: Spoken Word Artist, Michael Reyes, sharing an original piece!!

Weeks Of Welcome - Pme Session Ii (Fall 2020), Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Peer Multicultural Educators

Weeks of Welcome

The session was an opportunity for the members of PME and each cultural organization represented under the PME umbrella to showcase their organizations, points of contact, and upcoming events. The students attending the session will now be able to put a name with a face to build that connection to these organizations.

Weeks Of Welcome - Pme Session I (Fall 2020), Mirella Eldridge '21, Disha Dureja '22, Isabella Foes '21

Weeks of Welcome

Two activities, 5 Cs’ and 4 Corners, were conducted with IMSA Sophomores and PME facilitators. The activities each ended with a discussion in breakout rooms on their corresponding activity.

2020 Jewish Literature Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), the IRC, and the English team.

Weeks Of Welcome - Pme Session I (Spring 2020), Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Peer Multicultural Educators

Weeks of Welcome

Two activities, 5 Cs’ and 4 Corners, were conducted with IMSA Sophomores and PME facilitators. The activities each ended with a discussion in breakout rooms on their corresponding activity.

3rd Annual Diversifying Stem Think Tank, Adrienne Coleman

Diversifying STEM Think Tank

This Diversifying STEM Think Tank will share the D-STEM Equity Model, which resulted from previous Think Tanks and continue to build upon it, providing strategies to enhance diversity in STEM education and careers. The factors that motivate Black and Latino students to engage in STEM will also be discussed, specifically related to the integration of a culturally responsive curriculum. With a focus on STEM equity, an increase in diverse STEM majors may occur, visibility of Black and Latino professionals in STEM careers may increase, and ultimately we may solve global problems in a culturally responsive manner. Thus, the 2020 Diversifying …

2020 African American Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by the Black Student Union (BSU), Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), the IRC, and the English team.

2020 Asian Literature Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by ASIA, Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), the IRC, and the English team.

2019 Diversity Climate Survey, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Resources

In April 2019, a survey regarding diversity and school climate was administered by the Office of Equity and Excellence. This survey was adapted from the National Climate Survey developed by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). There were a total of 529students that took the survey. Those students that had incomplete surveys (n = 15) or who marked all possible choices for sexual orientation (n = 8), race/ethnicity (n = 2), or reasons for being unsafe (n = 3)were excluded from the data analysis. Of the remaining 501 authentic responses, there were 159 Sophomores, 173 Juniors, 135 Seniors, …

Moving The Needle On Diversity: Why It Matters, José M. Torres

Publications & Research

It is imperative that leadership in business, education and other fields reflects the reality of our more diverse world and the need for more multifaceted and creative thinking.

Poetry Month Series: Michael Reyes, Michael Reyes

Speaker Series

As a poet, artist and organizer, Reyes performs internationally and facilitates educational performances and workshops by merging creative expression and critical thought. His mission is to provide a participatory educational environment through poetry and hip-hop to address issues of social justice and cultural identity.

His work has been featured on HBO, CNN, PBS, The Chicago Tribunes Hoy Noticias, Latin Nation, Chicago Public Radio, National Public Radio, Pacifica, WBAI, and Democracy Now.

As an interdisciplinary artist he has worked with national activist, organizers, educators and artists such as: Dr. Cornel West, Lolita Lebron, Dolores Huerta, Oliver Stone, Minster Louis Farrakhan, and …

A Celebration Of National Poetry Month, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by the IRC, English Department, History/Social Science Department, President's Office & Alma Latina.

Special Guest: Michael Reyes

2019 Latinx Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), Alma Latina, the President's Office, History/Social Science department, the IRC, and the English team.

Special Guest: Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz

2019 African American Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by the IRC, English Department, History/Social Science Department, Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), President's Office, and Black Student Union (BSU)

Special Guest: Dion Steele, class of '89

Diversity Plan: Academic Year 2018/2019 Status Report, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Resources

This has been a year of transition, moving from the 2014 Board Approved Diversity Plan to the development of its’ next rendition, the Equity and Excellence plan, as directed by the 2018 Board Approved Equity and Excellence policy. During this year of transition, the shift in who is driving this work has moved from a voluntary Diversity committee to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). To ensure that previous Diversity initiatives continued, there were focused Project Teams who implemented aspects of the diversity plan throughout the year, but not at the same magnitude as in previous years. The focus of this …

Diversity Plan: Academic Year 2017/2018 Status Report, Illinois Mathematics Amd Science Academy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Resources

Below are some highlights of IMSA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, Academic Year 2017-2018:

• Created Equity and Excellence Policy based on a model of Inclusive Excellence that is now board approved.
• Developed Diverse Fellows program, to be piloted Academic Year 2018-2019.
• Created Diversifying STEM Equity Model.
• Implemented “I am not racist, am I” e-learning curriculum, film and discussion with all juniors, n = 20; 50 faculty/staff were trained to facilitate discussions.
• Conducted a train-the-trainer Safe Zone workshop for 27 faculty/staff, which led to the creation of 68 safe spaces.
• Rolled out Live-Safe app, which promotes student safety and can be …

2018 Gender Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Cultural Read-Ins

This event was co-sponsored by Peer Multicultural Educators (PME), Spectrum, the History Social/Science team, the IRC, and the English team.

D-Stem Equity Model: Diversifying The Stem Education To Career Pathway!!!, Adrienne Coleman

Publications & Research

According to the National Science Foundation, “the U.S. STEM workforce must be considered in the context of an expanding and vibrant global scientific and technological enterprise” (2014). “The National Academy of Sciences further suggests that, without the participation of individuals of all races and genders, the increasing demand for workers in STEM fields will not be met, potentially compromising the position of the United States as a global leader”. The stark reality is that there are a disproportionate number of Blacks and Latinos who lack the access and exposure to become STEM-literate. In order for the U.S. to remain a …