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Nova, 1998-99 Fall-Winter, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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To "bring the best minds in the world to IMSA," the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy launched its Great Minds Program in the Fall of 1998. Leading the program is Nobel Laureate Dr. Leon Lederman, a "founding father of IMSA."

This story is the first in a series to appear in upcoming NOVAs, charting the development of the program and its impact on IMSA students and staff, and other students and teachers in Illinois.

1998 Tenth Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

IMSAloquium Event Booklets

"Research is the fundamental activity of science. By engaging in authentic research, one can better appreciate the concepts and theories underlying science and discover new pathways for improving the human condition."

1997-98 Annual Report, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

We are pleased to share with you the 1997-98 annual report of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. In this, we report some highlights of IMSA's 12^th year, including highlights of our residential educational program for IMSA students and our statewide service programs for Illinois teachers, other students, schools and policymakers.

The Art Of Creating A School. The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy 1979-1986, Judith Mary Coates

IMSA History

The art of creating the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, (IMSA) covered in the following pages, occurred over a period of seven years. The events took place between the summer of 1979, and 'move-in' day, September 7, 1986, the day the students arrived on the IMSA campus for the first time.

Located in the Fox River Valley community of Aurora, Illinois, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy has earned international recognition for its unique curriculum and teaching strategies. It has grown into the most renowned three year residential math and science high school in the nation. Each year more than …

1997 Ninth Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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THE POWER OF AN IDEA...

1996-97 Annual Report, Building The Capacity Of Learners & Leaders, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

It is our pleasure to share with you the eleventh annual report of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. As a unique learning enterprise, IMSA builds the capacity of students, teachers and policymakers to improve and transform mathematics and science teaching and learning.

The 1996-97 year was marked with many historic events...events that commemorated our past as well as events that charted our course for the next decade.

1: "To Know Ourselves", The U.S. Department Of Energy, The Human Genome Project

Genomics: Past & Future

AT THE END OF THE ROAD in Little Cottonwood Canyon, near Salt Lake City, Alta is a place of near-mythic renown among skiers. In time it may well assume similar status among molecular geneticists. In December 1984, a conference there, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, pondered a single question: Does modern DNA research offer a way of detecting tiny genetic mutations—and, in particular, of observing any increase in the mutation rate among the survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and their descendants? In short the answer was, Not yet. But in an atmosphere of rare intellectual fertility, …

Making History: Quarks, Neutrinos, And Virtual Perfection: Interviews With Robert W. Galvin And Leon M. Lederman, Timothy J. Gilfoyle

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In 1986, Leon Lederman helped establish the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, one of the nation's first residential secondary schools created specifically for gifted students in the sciences. "Kids hate to be different," Lederman recognizes, "and very bright kids know they're different when they're in normal schools, and they react to that differentness in many different ways. But here, they're all the same. They're all . . . academically gifted and work together and collaborate and . . . have excellent teachers. While the building was a hand-me-down from the overbuilding of schools in the early '70s, it works, and …

1996 Eighth Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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"Attached is the Eighth Annual Presentation Day 1996 Program and Abstract Packet. We will be showcasing the research and achievements of students and staff of the IMSA community, as well as several off-campus presenters."

1995-96 Annual Report, The Power Of An Idea, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

In this First Decade Report, we demonstrate how the power of ideas uniquely explored, interpreted and embodied in practice at IMSA, has inspired and empowered others to be agents of change in the transformation of mathematics and science teaching and learning within their own communities. During the past ten years, we have extended and enriched ideas such as Discovery-Based Learning, Integrative Learning, Apprentice Investigation, Institutional and Program-Based Research, Technology Integration in the Curriculum and Collaborative Inquiry. The embodiment of these ideas in our practice and in the practice of our educational partners throughout Illinois and the nation, benefits students at …

1995 Seventh Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

IMSAloquium Event Booklets

"On Wednesday, April 26th, (EX Day), the Academy will once again showcase the research that we as a pioneering community do both here and off campus at the Seventh Annual Presentation Day."

1994-95 Annual Report, Research Innovative Teaching And Service, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

This 1994-95 Annual Report highlights a year of creative new initiatives and partnerships, both internal and external. Included are special events, action research, integrative teaching and learning across the curriculum, statewide recruitment, statewide service, state and private investment, and student achievement.

1994 Sixth Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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"The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy would like to express our gratitude to the Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation and Imcera-Pitman-Moore for their generous support of the Mentorship Program."

Report Of The Strategic Planning Team: Executive Summary, Stephanie Pace Marshall

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On December 4, 1987, a representative group of faculty and all administrators convened for a day to reflect on our past, discuss our present, and begin to make plans for the future of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. At that time, we discussed the need to engage in a formal process by which we would define who we were, what we were about, what we valued, and how we would direct our resources, (both financial and human), to achieve the goals that were inherent in the establishment of this unique institution.

This brief, but nonetheless intense discussion, resulted in …

1993-94 Calculus-Based Physics/Mechanics Study: Statement, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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In February 1994, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) was featured in USA Weekend and on NBC-TV's Dateline in reports on gender equity in education. The reports centered on the work of David and Myra Sadker, professors of education at American University. The Sadkers' new book, Failing at Fairness: How America's Schools Cheat Girls, was published in February

The February 4-6 USA Weekend, the nationwide weekend newspaper insert, cited IMSA in a cover story by the Sadkers. Three IMSA students were pictured on the cover. The Dateline report by anchorwoman Jane Pauley aired February 8.

Both reports …

1993-94 Annual Report, TransForming Through Connections, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

It is our privilege to share with you the eighth annual report of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. The 1993-94 year was a turning point for IMSA and our annual report helps to tell the story of our continued transformation from that of "school" to that of "educational laboratory/resource for the state of Illinois."

During 1993-94, the board of trustees officially approved a new strategic plan and mission statement declaring a bold commitment to the transformation of mathematics and science teaching and learning through connections. To answer that call, the Academy radically redesigned its internal organizational structure and as …

1993 Fifth Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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Attached abstracts are listed in alphabetical order by last name of first author.

1992-93 Annual Report, Illinois' Investment, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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As you read this report—the seventh annual report of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy—we hope you will share our pride in the continuing growth and development of Academy programs and services, for much of this growth and development was made possible by your outstanding commitment and support.

The 1992-93 year introduced a new chapter in Academy history, one characterized by expanded partnership initiatives with schools, teachers and students throughout Illinois. As a laboratory for the advancement of teaching and learning in mathematics and science, the Academy embraced an even bolder mission in 1992-93—one of transformation. Transforming teaching and learning …

Biological Olympiads In The Ussr, Vyacheslav Dushenkov

Publications and Research

Biological Olympiads are the sort of intellectual competition widely spread nowadays, especially among high school students. Olympiads, often an integral part of the curriculum, stimulate the pupils' interest in acquiring knowledge and help to evaluate the level of their knowledge. Biological Olympiads in this country differ greatly from the science Olympiad in the USA. First of all, they include only biological material and can be compared only with USA Science Olympiad events such as "A is for Anatomy," "Bio-Process Lab," "Designer Genes" or "Don't Bug Me." Secondly, it is a personal competition with no official teams. Current Olympiads start at …

1992 Fourth Annual Imsa Presentation Day, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

IMSAloquium Event Booklets

The 4th Annual Presentation Day is funded in part by a grant from the IMCERA Group Inc.

1991-92 Annual Report, Illinois' Investment, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

On behalf of the board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, parents and alumni of this pioneering educational community, it is our privilege to share with you the sixth annual report of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. The 1991-92 year was indeed a remarkable one for the Academy; we are pleased to report some of the highlights.

Externally, programs for other school systems, teachers and students in Illinois continued to expand. IMSA's impact on the state included helping 23 Illinois school districts restructure their mathematics and science programs, awarding teachers IMPACT II grants to exchange innovative classroom programs, and sponsoring …

2: "The Mapping Of Chromosome 16", Norman A. Doggett, Raymond L. Stallings, Carl E. Hildebrand, Robert K. Moyzis

Genomics: Past & Future

Human chromosome 16 is the main focus of the mapping efforts at Los Alamos. The large photomicrograph on these opening pages illustrates the starting point for those mapping efforts, the evaluation of our chromosome-16-specific library of cloned fragments. Among the 23 pairs of human chromosomes, one pair, chromosome 16, is identified by fluorescence in-situ hybridization. Thousands of yellow fluorescent probes derived from the clone library have hybridized to both copies of chromosome 16. The high density and uniform coverage of the fluorescent signals were a strong indication that we could use the library to construct a map of overlapping cloned …

1990-91 Annual Report, Illinois' Investment, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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On June 11,1990, following a year of community discussions, extensive research and intensive planning, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy unveiled a revolutionary strategic plan for its future. The plan, which received unanimous support from the board of trustees, included strategies in ten areas: curriculum; assessment of student achievement; teaching; business, research and educational partnerships; recruitment and support of a diverse student population; private sector funding; marketing/communications; integration of academic and residential life; organizational structure; and personal and professional growth for faculty and staff.

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.

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.

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.

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 Charge To The Graduating Class Of Imsa, Leon Lederman

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I considered a number of snazzy subjects for my remarks to you today:

• The Unexpurgated Story of the Big Bang
• The Unbearable Lightness of Neutrinos
• Symmetry, Complexity and the Origin of Eagle Foods

Strategic Planning Overview, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

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Strategic Planning Committee:

• Dr. David Barr
• Dr. Marcelline Barron
• John D. Court
• Gail Digate
• Dr. Larry Freeman
• Dr. Shelagh Gallagher
• Dr. Ed Goebel
• Merre Lynn Hare
• Connie Jo Hatcher
• Dr. Ross Hodel
• Elia Lopez
• Dr. Stephanie P. Marshall
• Jack McEachern
• Patrick McWilliams
• Robert Mellott
• George Milauskas
• Dr. Christian Nokkentved
• Julnar Rizk
• Michael Sloan
• Dr. LuAnn Smith
• Ogden Spruill
• Bill Stepien
• Cathy Veal
• Dr. David Workman
• Gregg Worrell