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The Case, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee, Christopher Kolar Nov 2013

The Case, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee, Christopher Kolar

Christopher G. Kolar

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) was created by the State of Illinois to develop talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. IMSA enrolls a diverse pool of academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs designed to foster imagination and inquiry (see www.imsa.edu).


"Best Practices" At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Steven Rogg May 2013

"Best Practices" At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Steven Rogg

Steven R Rogg

No abstract provided.


The Case, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee, Christopher Kolar Feb 2013

The Case, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee, Christopher Kolar

Glenn W. "Max" McGee

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) was created by the State of Illinois to develop talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. IMSA enrolls a diverse pool of academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs designed to foster imagination and inquiry (see www.imsa.edu).


Preparing Students For Careers That Do Not Yet Exist, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee Jan 2013

Preparing Students For Careers That Do Not Yet Exist, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee

Glenn W. "Max" McGee

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), as a self-described "teaching and learning laboratory for imagination and inquiry," has a history of pursuing innovations closely aligned with the vision and framework of the National Science Education Standards. Innovations include both methods and materials for inquiry-based student instruction as well as for delivering professional development for pre-service and practicing teachers. Instructional innovations described include yearlong student inquiry and research projects (SIR), self-paced physics instruction, student-driven energy and engineering projects, instruction in innovation and entrepreneurialism, and a host of student-led outreach activities to "ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds of students …


Imsa 2061 Program Year 2001-2002 Summary Report, Steven R. Rogg Aug 2002

Imsa 2061 Program Year 2001-2002 Summary Report, Steven R. Rogg

Steven R Rogg

In 2000 IMSA and the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Project 2061 established a partnership, IMSA 2061, to offer unique and nationally recognized professional development programs for mathematics and science teachers and education leaders. Participants in the IMSA 2061 professional development programs learn to use the tools, research, and experiences of education reform to enable all students to achieve the learning expressed in state and national standards. Activities described in this report fall into two categories, Introductory Workshops and long-term programs with districts. IMSA 2061 Introductory Workshops help educators become aware of how to apply Project 2061 publications …


First Press Conference With The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Given By Stephanie Pace Marshall, Founding President, Stephanie Pace Marshall Sep 1986

First Press Conference With The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Given By Stephanie Pace Marshall, Founding President, Stephanie Pace Marshall

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


Remarks To The First Faculty And Staff Meeting Given By Stephanie Pace Marshall, Founding President Of The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy (Imsa), Stephanie Pace Marshall Aug 1986

Remarks To The First Faculty And Staff Meeting Given By Stephanie Pace Marshall, Founding President Of The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy (Imsa), Stephanie Pace Marshall

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


Opening Remarks At The Groundbreaking For The Residence Halls At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Stephanie Marshall Aug 1986

Opening Remarks At The Groundbreaking For The Residence Halls At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Stephanie Marshall

Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.