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Leon Lederman: Nobel Laureate And Illinois' First Science Adviser, William H. Allen

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Leon N. Lederman, Illinois' first science adviser, worries about "the glaze." It coats the eyes of politicians when scientific subjects come up. The glaze might not be so important if it weren't for the fact that crucial policy issues involving science and technology are everywhere: global climate change, solid waste disposal, high-speed rail transit and stimulation of the advanced technology industry — to name just a few.

Learning Opportunities 1990/1991, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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"A Pioneering Educational Community"

Imsa Newsrelease: Imsa Sees Positive Trends In First Graduates, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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"Members of the first graduating class of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) declare an unusually high number of double majors In college and include an unusually high percentage of girls who major in mathematics and science-this according to a survey of the Charter Class of 1989 following their first year in college."

1990 Second Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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The Second Annual Presentation Day was funded in part by a grant from the Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation.

Strategic Plan: 1990-1995, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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Belief Statements

WE BELIEVE THAT:

• meaning is discovered, not prescribed.
• all individuals have equal intrinsic worth.
• all people have an innate desire to learn.
• the power of the human mind is the world's greatest resource.
• every individual is capable of both changing and bringing about change.
• trust is essential for any human relationship to prosper.
• the survival of global civilization depends primarily upon the quality of the education provided to all citizens.
• every person is responsible for his/her own choices and actions.
• belonging to a group implies subordination of self-interests to the common good.
• excellence is worth the effort, but …

1989-90 Annual Report, Illinois' Investment, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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In many ways, the 1989-90 school year at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy can best be described as a year of re-creation. Having successfully met the challenges of the start-up years (1986-1989), our fourth school year became a time for thoughtful reflection, refocus and renewal. Within the context of strategic planning, we began to examine our values and beliefs, to clarify our mission and aspirations, and to develop bold, innovative strategies for achieving our institutional objectives.

Nova, 1990 Winter, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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Governor James R. Thompson and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Dr. Leon M. Lederman were honored at the formal dedication of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy on December 14. During the ceremony the Academy was dedicated to the People of Illinois in their honor.

Imsa 1990-91 Profile, Office Of College And Academic Counseling

IMSA Profile

"The IMSA curriculum focuses on critical and creative problem-solving skills and has four primary goals:

... to actualize intellectual potential and to develop academic achievement, creativity and responsibility in all students;

... to approach the study of mathematics and science with rigor by exploring the breadth and depth of content using cutting- edge technologies;

... to foster interdisciplinary approaches to thinking and learning by integrating the studies of mathematics, science, social science, art and humanities;

... to practice apprentice investigation appropriate to each discipline."*

*Excerpt from the IMSA 1990-91 Profile