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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

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.

1. Imsa’S Equity And Excellence Scorecard, Adrienne Coleman, Traci Ellis, Hannah Anderson

Equity and Excellence Scorecard

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research, has developed the Equity and Excellence Scorecard. The Equity and Excellence Scorecard is a process to measure the progress of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) Equity and Excellence Policy. This Scorecard was established through an intensive process which included the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of institutional data related to diversity, equity, and inclusion utilizing an array of assessments aligned with each outcome strategy identified within the Equity and Excellence Policy.

3. 2021 Diversity Climate Survey: Summary Of Findings, Adrienne Coleman, Hannah Anderson

Equity and Excellence Scorecard

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.

5. Stem Education Equity Analysis Tool Summary Of Findings, Adrienne Coleman, Traci Ellis, Hannah Anderson

Equity and Excellence Scorecard

The STEM Education Equity Analysis Tool is used by schools to self-evaluate their equity in STEM teaching and learning, with an emphasis on graduating students who are prepared for and excited about engaging in STEM careers. The STEM Education Equity Analysis Tool, created by the Great Lakes Equity Center (i.e., MAP Center), was administered as part of the development of IMSA’s Equity and Excellence scorecard via Qualtrics.

2. Intercultural Development Inventory, Adrienne Coleman, Traci Ellis, Hannah Anderson

Equity and Excellence Scorecard

The Intercultural Development Inventory^® (IDI^®) assesses intercultural competence—the capability to shift cultural perspective and appropriately adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities.

2021 Imsaloquium, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

IMSAloquium Event Booklets

Welcome to IMSAloquium 2021. This is IMSA’s 34^th year of leading in educational innovation, and the 33^rd year of the IMSA Student Inquiry and Research (SIR) Program.

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.

Unit #6: Animals - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

No abstract provided.

Unit #5: Buildings - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

No abstract provided.

Period Stigma, Bellas

Period Awareness Month

In this presentation, BELLAs discusses what period stigma is, the roots and history of period stigma, examples of it, systems that uphold it, and the effects it can have on those with periods.

Period Poverty, Bellas

Period Awareness Month

In this presentation, BELLAs discusses what period poverty is, what it looks like in the US and other countries, how it affects those with periods, and finally, what is being done about it by sharing talks by the Chicago Period Project and The Pad Project.

Sustainable Period Products, Bellas, Club Terra

Period Awareness Month

In this presentation, BELLAs and Club Terra break down the environmental impact of traditional period products, how these products are related to financial sustainability, and sustainable product options.

8. Institutional Model For Faculty Diversity Self-Assessment Tool Summary Of Findings, Adrienne Coleman, Traci Ellis, Hannah Anderson

Equity and Excellence Scorecard

The Institutional Self-Assessment for Inclusive Faculty Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Tool is designed to evaluate the actions taken by an organization to effectively hire, retain, and support the success of underrepresented faculty in STEM. More specifically, this assessment tool aids institutions in identifying their strengths, weaknesses, and effectiveness of existing programs and/or policies as they strive to increase STEM faculty diversity.

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

7. Stem Equity Program Evaluation Rubric Promise Program, Adrienne Coleman, Traci Ellis, Hannah Anderson

Equity and Excellence Scorecard

The STEM Equity Program Evaluation Rubric is designed to help program administrators, designers, implementers and funders identify the critical attributes of a STEM program to determine the degree to which it is inclusive and supports access and success for students who historically have not engaged in STEM. Serving “all students” does not ensure equity, so considering how each of these attributes impacts underrepresented students in STEM and addressing those barriers will create a STEM learning environment where every student can succeed (NAPE, 2019).

6. Stem Equity Program Evaluation Rubric Center For Teaching And Learning (Ctl) Summary Of Findings, Adrienne Coleman, Traci Ellis, Hannah Anderson

Equity and Excellence Scorecard

The STEM Equity Program Evaluation Rubric is designed to help program administrators, designers, implementers and funders identify the critical attributes of a STEM program to determine the degree to which it is inclusive and supports access and success for students who historically have not engaged in STEM. Serving “all students” does not ensure equity, so considering how each of these attributes impacts underrepresented students in STEM and addressing those barriers will create a STEM learning environment where every student can succeed (NAPE, 2019).

2021 Mlk Celebration, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

MLK Celebration

Presented by Peer Multicultural Educators

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Angela Davis

Special Guest IMSA Alumna: Angela McByrd '08

Quantum Computing For The Quantum Curious, Ciaran Hughes, Joshua Isaacson, Anastasia Perry, Ranbel F. Sun, Jessica Turner

Open Access Books and Manuals

This open access book makes quantum computing more accessible than ever before. A fast-growing field at the intersection of physics and computer science, quantum computing promises to have revolutionary capabilities far surpassing “classical” computation. Getting a grip on the science behind the hype can be tough: at its heart lies quantum mechanics, whose enigmatic concepts can be imposing for the novice.

This classroom-tested textbook uses simple language, minimal math, and plenty of examples to explain the three key principles behind quantum computers: superposition, quantum measurement, and entanglement. It then goes on to explain how this quantum world opens up a …

Promise Programs: Providing Opportunities For Mathematics And Science Enrichment, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Promise Programs

IMSA is committed to excellence and equity including active recruitment of students from all areas of Illinois. IMSA’s PROMISE programs address the challenges of culturally, linguistically and economically diverse (CLED) students through year-round academic enrichment programming at low or no cost.

Programas Promise, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Promise Programs

La IMSA se compromete con la excelencia y la equidad, incluido el reclutamiento activo de estudiantes de todas las áreas de Illinois. Los programas PROMISE de la IMSA abordan los desafíos de los estudiantes con diversidad cultural, lingüística y económica (CLED, por sus siglas en inglés) mediante un programa de enriquecimiento académico durante todo el año a bajo o ningún costo.

2. Imsa’S Equity And Excellence Plan: Long Term Outcome | Concept Map, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Equity and Excellence Plan

No abstract provided.

Society Of Women Engineers: Central Illinois Award, Joyce Li '22

Distinguished Student Work

A healthy nation is a wealthy nation. The well-being of the citizens of the United States lies in the hands of, frankly, themselves. The activists who promote progress and prosperity. The engineers who create that which have never been. And lastly, the medical professionals that allocate years of their life to study, treat, and improve the physical well-being of their populations. Yet as America progresses with time, our healthcare system is failing the very people it was meant to serve: the public. More than 82 million people in this country have inadequate or no health insurance. As this number rises …

2022 Viewbook, Office Of Admissions

Viewbook

IMSA fosters the discoverers. The thinkers. The problem-solvers of the future who can change the world. Our mission is to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition. We are a diverse community that promotes curiosity and exploration. We’re about more than great college prospects and great jobs, we’re about making our families proud. We’re about a better world for everyone through immersive learning experiences.

2022 Viewbook, Office Of Admissions

Viewbook

EXPLORA, APRENDE Y IMPACTA AL MUNDO. IMSA fomenta a los descubridores. Los pensadores. Los solucionadores de problemas del futuro quien puede cambiar el mundo. Nuestra misión es encender y nutrir mentes creativas, éticas y científicas que promueven la condición humana. Somos una comunidad diversa que promueve la curiosidad y la exploración. Estamos a punto más que excelentes perspectivas universitarias y excelentes trabajos, estamos a punto de hacer nuestras familias orgullosas. Se trata de un mundo mejor para todos a través de la inmersión experiencias de aprendizaje.