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2023 African American Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
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
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, …
2022 Disabilities Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
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
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
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
2021 Latinx Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
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 Women In Literature Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
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
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
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
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!!
2020 Jewish Literature Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
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.
3rd Annual Diversifying Stem Think Tank, Adrienne Coleman
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
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
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.
Poetry Month Series: Michael Reyes, Michael Reyes
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
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
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
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
2018 Gender Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
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.
Poetry Month Series: Michael Reyes, Michael Reyes
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 …
2nd Annual Diversifying Stem Think Tank, Adrienne Coleman
2nd Annual Diversifying Stem Think Tank, Adrienne Coleman
Diversifying STEM Think Tank
Goal: To understand from the perspective of STEM professionals, educators, and diversity/inclusion officers strategies to diversify and strengthen the STEM education to career pipeline.
Diverse Women In Stem, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Diverse Women In Stem, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Educational Panels
Panelists:
- Dr. Amber Stitziel Pareja, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
- Diane Hinterlong, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
- Betty Hart, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
- Brooke Schmidt, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
- Dr. Cheryl Heinz, Benedictine University
Diversity Speaker Series: Dr. Adrienne Coleman And Dr. Amber Pareja, Adrienne Coleman, Amber Stitziel Pareja
Diversity Speaker Series: Dr. Adrienne Coleman And Dr. Amber Pareja, Adrienne Coleman, Amber Stitziel Pareja
Speaker Series
Come hear more about the progress of IMSA’s board approved Diversity Plan
- Held a Diversifying STEM Think Tank in which 75 STEM Professionals/Educators, Community Organizers, Diversity Officers and students discussed strategies to address the racial and gender inequities that exist in the STEM education to career pipeline
- Implemented Diversity Speaker Series that consisted of four trainings on the following topics: LGBTQIA+ Allyship, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Gifted Students, Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Environment, and Gender Bias Under the Microscope
- Conducted a Student Diversity Climate Assessment in the Residence Halls examining the issues of race, sexual orientation, sex and gender/gender …
2017 Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinx Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
2017 Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinx Read-In, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Cultural Read-Ins
This event was co-sponsored by the IRC, English Department, History Department, World Languages, Alma Latina and Peer Multicultural Educators.
State Of Education In America, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
State Of Education In America, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Educational Panels
Held by the IMSA History/Social Science and English Department in partnership with PME and SEED
1st Annual Diversifying Stem Think Tank, Adrienne Coleman
1st Annual Diversifying Stem Think Tank, Adrienne Coleman
Diversifying STEM Think Tank
Goal: To understand from the perspectives of STEM professionals, Educators, and Diversity/Inclusion Officers strategies to diversify and strengthen the STEM education to career pipeline.
Diversity Speaker Series: Dr. Anna Kaatz, Anna Kaatz
Diversity Speaker Series: Dr. Anna Kaatz, Anna Kaatz
Speaker Series
Dr. Anna Kaatz is the Director of Computational Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Her research focuses on broadening the diversity of the science and medical workforce, which is an evidence-based approach to promote research innovation and to address human health disparities. Dr. Kaatz's current projects seek to understand reasons why highly qualified women and racial/ethnic minorities tend to fare worse in peer review processes, such as for NIH grants and journal manuscripts, which limits their participation in research careers. This work applies research from social psychology and techniques from data and text mining, computational linguistics, and machine learning to mine …
Poetry Month Series: Michael Reyes, Michael Reyes
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 …
Diversity Speaker Series: Dr. David Stovall, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Diversity Speaker Series: Dr. David Stovall, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Speaker Series
Dr. Stovall studies the influence of race in urban education, community development, and housing. His work investigates the significance of race in the quality of schools located in communities that are changing both racially and economically. From a practical and theoretical perspective, his research draws from Critical Race Theory, educational policy analysis, sociology, urban planning, political science, community organizing, and youth culture.
In 2006, he published the book chapter "From Hunger Strike to High School: Youth Development, Social Justice and School Formation" in Beyond Resistance: Youth and community change-New democratic possibilities for practice and policy for America’s youth.
Diversity Speaker Series: April Wells, April Wells
Diversity Speaker Series: April Wells, April Wells
Speaker Series
April Wells is the Coordinator for Gifted, Advanced Placement, Academies, and World Languages in Illinois School District U-46, where she redesigned District U-46’s gifted programming in 2012-2013. April serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Association for Gifted Children and has presented at conferences including IAGC, National Association for Gifted Children, the Statewide Conference for Teachers Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students, and the College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education. Interests focus on equity pedagogy, underrepresented learners, developing a gifted continuum of services,and providing instructional supports that allow students to maximize their pursuits. April has …