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ILLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
• r'-^IIVI^A ^ Pioiwerini^ Ediicatioiml Coiiuminity Volume 12 No. I Fall- Winter 1997-98
IMSA Fund Receives $500,000 Gift from iViystery Alum
his is just astounding." Michael In announcing the gift at the November others enjoy the same kind of opportuni-
Birck told reporter Dan Ro/ek in 4 meeting of the IMSA Board of Trustees. ties for years to come. It is indeed a Chicago Sim-Times interview about Chairman Jack McEachern. president amazing that an IMSA grad — and. thus. the recent half-million dollar gift to the of Wayne Circuits Incorporated, said. IMSA itself — has done so well already." Academy by the anonymous alum. Birck. "... On behalf of the entire IMSA com- IMSA President Dr. Stephanie Pace president and CEO of Tellabs. Inc.. also is munity (I) want to thank the donor for this Marshall said the gift will be used to president of the IMSA Fund, the Academy's heartfelt and most generous investment establish a permanent endowment. The not-for-profit corporation charged with in IMSAs future." endowment earnings will support IMSA securing private sector support. Following the announcement, news of programs that advance mentorship and Birck. like other officials of the Fund, the donation spread quickly and IMSA research opportunities for IMSA students thought it would take as long as 30 years fielded many calls from Chicago reporters and programs that support the Academy's before graduates would be able to make clammering to obtain an interview with professional development initiatives for a donation of this magnitude. IMSA's the anonymous donor. In a weekly editor- mathematics and science teachers charter class graduated in 1989. placing ial column entitled "Bows" and 'Arrows" throughout Illinois. most of its alums still in their twenties. published by the Aurora Beacon-News. (See Related Slon- on Page 4\ In making the donation to the IMSA editors wrote "Give this shining donor a Fund, the young alum, who wished to selfless BOW for trying to ensure that remain anonymous, said "IMSA has con- tributed greatly to my success, and this gift is made to contribute back to IMSA's success." James Burke The contribution is the largest one from Speaks at IMSA an alumnus and one of the largest pri\ate gifts in IMSA's history. "This gift repre- Best selling author, award-winning writer- sents a major boost to the IMSA Fund's producer and science historian James Burke philanthropic efforts and is a strong presented the Seventh Annual James R. endorsement of the quality of work Tliompson Leadership Lecture at being done at the Academy." said Birck. IMSA on Friday. November 2
More than 1 .400 people filled
IMSA's gymnasium to hear
Burke's presentation. SIDE "Mechanisms of Change Lemons Whistle?" Alumni Contributions 4 Do (see more on page 5) Bell & Howell/Pearson Dedications 6
Ethics Project 3
Guest Letter 2
News in Brief 7
Service Programs 8 Photo bv Rrch Malec Thompson Lecture 5 r^lMSA
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy From the IMSA Fund 1500 West Sullivan Road Aurora. Illinois 60506-1000 630/907-5000 Board President
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ctiairman John H. McEachem Jr. President Wayne Circuits Incorporated Dear Shareholders, Vice Chairman IMSA Dr. Leon Lederman, Nobel Laureate Director Emeritus Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory am pleased to report another exciting and productive fall as IMSA blazes more new Pritzker Professor of Science trails into its second decade. And what better way to end 1997 than with a gift of Illinois Institute of Technology I
TVustees $500,000 from a young IMSA alumnus? G. Carl Ball The young philanthropist, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated a desire "to Chairman of the Board George J. Ball, Incorporated ensure that other students have similar opportunities as I had in the years to come."
Dr. Joseph Cipfl The gift represents IMSA"s largest gift from an alumnus and one of the largest private Executive Director in history. Illinois Community College Board gifts the schooFs As president of the IMSA Fund, the Academy's not-for-profit corporation charged Fred Conforti President and Chief Executive Officer with securing private sector support, I did not expect news of this kind so early in Pittway Systems Technology Group IMSA's history. The gift is a major boost to the IMSA Fund's philanthropic efforts and Dr. Sherry R. Eagle Superintendent a strong endorsement of the quality of work being done at the Academy. As president Aurora West School District #129 and CEO of Tellabs, Inc., a company with a strong technology orientation. I under- Dr. Forest Etheredge stand the critical need for increased emphasis on proficiency in mathematics and the Retired State Senator Instructor, Aurora University sciences. Strategic relationships between the education community, private industry
Sheila MB Griffin and government are essential to creating new learning enterprises for the 2 1 st Century Director of Applied Market Research learner. The goal is new teaching and learning processes. The result will be a more Motorola Consumer Business Office Motorola Incorporated competitive state and nation.
Dr. David Mintzer Another significant recent event is the opening of the Center for Collaborative Professor of Mechanical Engineering. will Physics and Astronomy Inquiry in Mathematics and Science (CCIMS) at IMSA. The CCIMS engage University Northwestern teachers throughout the state in the important work of transforming mathematics and Dr. Sally Pancrazio science teaching and learning in their respective settings. Look for stories about the Dean. College of Education Illinois State University Center and the Illinois Transformation Initiative, an important public policy initiative,
James D. Pearson in future NOVAs. President 1 am proud to be a part of the IMSA learning enterprise and want to thank you, Aurora Metals Division L.L.C. our shareholders in the public and private sectors, for supporting our work. Christina M. Roy Mathematics Faculty On behalf of IMSA, best wishes for the holidays and new year! Parkland Community College
Jesus Manuel Sosa Sincerely. Assistant Principal John F. Kennedy High School. Chicago
Dr. Joseph A. Spagnolo State Superintendent Illinois State Board of Education
J. Birck Dr. Richard Wagner Michael Executive Director President. IMSA Fund Board of Directors Illinois Board of Higher Education
President Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall
NOVA is pubUshed three times a year by the IMSA Office of Institutional Advancement and Public Policy
Located in Aurora. IMSA is a learning enterprise that builds the capacity of students, teachers and policymakers to improve
and transform mathematics and science teaching and learning. IMSA 's residential educational program ser\'es Illinois students (grades 10-12) talented in mathematics and science: its professional de\'elopment Centers (mathematics and science, problem- based learning) sene schools, educational systems, teachers and students in Illinois and beyond. Ethics in Science and Humanities Project: 'The Chance to Change the World"
By Arati Shroff, Student Writer
In July of 1997. eight IMSA students and tivo facult}' members traveled to Jerusalem to help develop an ethics in science and humanities curriculum for use by sec- ondary schools worldwide. Ten schools from throughout the world (three from the U.S.) were invited to be a part of this project sponsored by The Societ}- for Excellence Through Education. The sum- mer conference was hosted by the Israel Arts and Science Academy. The IMSA delegation 's trip was supported by The Harris Family Foundation, a major investor-partner in IMSA's Center for Problem-based Learning. IMSA Student Aniti Shroff Ikfl) of Lihcrtwillc -.hnuh m the top if Masada. an old Jewish
fortress, with her conference roommates. Clare bamet {center j and Daine Sutler frit^hl).
students at the Methodist Ladies' College in Victoria. Australia. Sitting on a kibbutz outside of Jerusalem. Israel, with a Jordanian.
attempting to define the words "science" One week after I returned from Israel. Israeli. Cypriote. Canadian and Australian, and "humanities" made me realize that I read about the suicide bombing that had singing and discussing politics. I couldn't there is no universal, specific definition for taken place in Ben Yehuda Market. I was imagine myself being anywhere else in what is scientific and what is humanisfic. shocked as I knew people who could the world at that moment. We brainstormed different methods on have been hurt by this event. Only days Ten schools had come together at the how to include ethics in a curriculum and before. I was standing in that market, Israel Arts and Science Academy for two what bairiers we would face within our touching the silk clothes and bargaining weeks to create a unique global ethics own schools and communities. An acdvity for cookies. It was strange to think how curriculum. As one of eight students from with an element of a moral dilemma the whole time we were in Israel, there IMSA to participate in this extraordinary would be designed and then we would was not a single problem with safety or workshop. I felt that for the first time 1 actually conduct the activity. Many times security, yet now. once again. Israel was a was being given the chance to change the it was frustrating as we would wrestle with country torn apart by strife and conflict. world. Here I was. a high school student,
an issue and realize there is no one "right" I hope that we can help our own IMSA doing what I had only imagined myself or "wrong" answer to ethical dilemmas. community and the communities around doing 20 years from now as an ambas- All of us learned not to put aside our us by making others aware of the role and sador or representative of the United differences, but to expand and flourish in importance of ethics, ethical questions States. After a long day or touring the our uniqueness. We argued on the expec- and ethical dilemmas in all aspects of life, beautiful ruins of Caesaria and staring at tations of our societies and how we as and by encouraging others to think about picturesque scenes of the Dead Sea. our future leaders of this world can create the.se before making decisions that will group had settled down for the night at better societies in which to live. And affect themselves and others. the quiet and peaceful kibbutz. Sleepy together we cried with our Israeli friends Sometimes it takes a person a learning and exhausted though we were, we were when we visited the Holocaust memorial experience half way around the w orld to not going to pass up the chance to enjoy as they mourned many of their relatives realize new and important truths. This the company and get to know each other. who died in the Holocaust. experience was about confronting one's The workshops were a place where the Traveling in Israel also was enlighten- own morals, beliefs and ethics, and shar- world was literally at our fingertips. ing. I learned much about the history that ing those with others. I learned much Sometimes these were open forums for serves as a basis of western civilization. about who Arati Shroff is, what I stand discussion, debate and role playing. Other Here in the U.S.. some think only of for, and what my personal ethics are. For times they served as brainstonning ses- Israel as a militaristic country trying to me. that was the most important and sions. Each individual brought different create peace in her land. But underneath most valuable part of this experience. ideals and morals into the workshops, all the stories of war is a beautiful mesh based on his or her background, culture Arati Shroff is a .senior from Libertyville. of cultures, religion and history, all in a and nationality. A simple activity like Illinois. land the size of Massachusetts. EMSA FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alumni Give Back Time and Chairman President Talent in Addition to Treasure James R. Thompson Michael J. Birck Chairman of the President and CEO Executive Committee Tellabs, Inc. Winston & Strawn by Britta Wilk IVIcKenna, Alumni Coordinator Vice President
Vice President William J. White Robert Malolt Clminnan Chairman of the Bell & Howell Company Although the recent anonymous develop IMSA events around their areas Executive Committee FMC Corporation Secretary/Treasurer gift of $500,000 by an IMSA of interest. The.se clubs also are designed Susan S. Schanlaber alum made Chicago headlines, alumni to serve as another forum for career and President The Landmark Group, Inc. are giving back more than just money. social networking as well as to keep
Alumni also are eager to continue their alumni in touch with the Academy. Directors IMSA experience by giving their time IMSA graduates are now realizing the Sandra Harden Austin Steven H. Lesnik
and talents . . . something often their at Private Consultant CEO you importance of IMSA experience Kemper Lesnik cannot put a price on. college and in their careers. Alumni are G. Carl Ball Organization Chairman of the Board Some of the ways in which IMSA proving to be a great resource for knowl- George J. Ball. Inc. Gordon R. Lehman Chairman and CEO alumni are giving back include mentoring edge and support to each other and Sterling M. Burke Amsted Industries. Inc. Human Capital current IMSA students with their ongoing current IMSA students; their level of Development Manager Richard Lumpkin research projects, serving on the alumni involvement will only increase as the base IBM - Midwestern Area Chairman and CEO Consolidated cabinet, helping to organize special events of support grow s and involvement oppor- Thomas Castino Communications. Inc. President and CEO and assisting with legislative strategy. tunities each year continue to expand. Underwriters Laboratories Robert M. Malchione Vice President A successful Alumni College and Career Charles Childers The Boston Consulting Day was held on November 8 at IMSA Regional Vice President Group. Inc. NORTEL and featured 32 alumni who shared career Timothy McCormick Dr. Floyd Enghsh Vice President wisdom and college knowledge with cur- President and CEO Farmer's State Bank Andrew Corporation of Emden rent students. Other alumni projects underway Peter Fox Donald E. Nordlund Senior Managing Director Retired Chairman and CEO include designing an lAA (IMSA Alumni Bear Steams and Company Staley Continental. Inc. Association) Online Database and devel- Dr. Philip Francis Andrew M. Oh President Research Analyst oping regional IMSA Clubs. The lAA Mascon Management Stifel. Nicolaus and Co. Consulting database will be located on the IMSA David Pasahow home page and alumni who have released Clifford L. Greenwalt Partner President and CEO Heidrick and Struggles their information will have personal and Central Illinois Public Service Company James D. Pearson professional vitals accessible on the web President Joanne Hansen Aurora Metals Division with updates available by password. The President L.L.C. will located at the fol- Fumas Foundation lAA database be Wharton B. "Zie" Rivers lowing internet address after January 15 Leon Jackson President of Network President Services
Vice President for Institutional Advancement CEO, EVISA Fund Ted Parge
*Honorary Members Seventh Annual James R. Thompson Leadership Lecture
James Burke listens intently us his young admiring fan Stephen Trevick of Decatur asks Burke about his work.
Social science teacher Dr. Christum Nokkent\-ecl (center) and Dr. Martin Ramirez, director of curriculum and learn- ing assessment (right) visit with James Burke at a special reception following his lecture.
Best-selling author James Burke signs a copy of one of his books, The Day the Universe Changed, for a loyal fan following the James R. Thompson Leadership Lecture.
Platform Party Members: {left to right)
IMSA Director of Institutional Advancement Ted Parge; William Wltite. chairman of Bell & Howell Company and IMSA Fund vice president: James Burke: IMSA Student Council President Jen Wang and IMSA President Dr Stephanie Pace Marshall. Dedication Day: IMSA Honors Founding Cliairman and Corporate Partner
On November 21, two of the In naming the James D. Academy's primary locations Pearson Hall, the board stated for student research, lectures and presen- "His visionary leadership, pio- tations were formally dedicated to honor neering spirit, responsible founding chairman James D. Pearson stewardship and wise counsel and corporate donor Bell & Howell .served IMSA and the People Company/UMI. of Illinois exceptionally well. IMSA's primary lecture and presen- For his extraordinary commit- tations hall, now named the James D. ment and exemplary service, Pearson Hall, the Board of Trustees proudly
dedicates this lecture hall in his honor." IMSA President Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall praised Pearson, saying "Jim Pearson has led our Board
with skill, integrity, humor
and a generosity of spirit that Bob Maloit. IMSA Fund vice president, congratulates Jim has made working with him for his years of service to the Academy. an honor and a joy."
Bell & Howeii/UMI Bell & Howell and UMI have con- James D. Pearson Dedication Past Chaimum. 1985-1997 tributed more than $135,000 to the The Bell & Howell and UMI Research Academy for in-kind support of the Area in IMSAs Information Resource Division L.L.C.. resigned as chairman in ProQuest system, a state-of-the-art Center also was fomially dedicated dur- May but continues to serve as a member resource that enables IMSA students, staff ing a reception following the James R. of the IMSA board of trustees. and statewide partners to obtain immedi- Thompson Leadership Lecture. ate up-to-date information from national and international periodicals and profes- sional journals while conducting research. Mr. William White, chairman of Bell & Howell Company and vice president of the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education board of directors, thanked the Ml! \\..:WU Academy for honoring Bell & Howell N1 > i-^r ^ and said he is pleased to know that ProQuest has become a powerful tool in w the learning process for IMSA students, i^\ teachers and partners. 1 "I know that the ProQuest system has greatly enhanced the educational and ? research opportunities available for stu- dents and am glad that IMSA has fully ^^^^^^^^^^ "^f integrated ProQuest within the Academy's cuiriculum," White said. "The ability for students and teachers
to access worldwide information literally
at their fingertips is critical to 21st William White. Chairman of Bell & Howell Company and IMSA Fund viee president, is congrat- Century learning which takes place ulated by IMSA sophomore Miguel Marling of O' Fallon at the dedication of the Bell & Howell inside a slobal classroom." and UMI Research Area in IMSA 's Information Resource Center November 21. E W S BRIEF
Class of 2001 Applicants Work for Leaders: Creating Sustainable IMSA Centers & Illinois Learning Communities and New Teachers IMSA is seeking applicants for tiie Class Languages for New Learning and Torp. of 2001. Admissions counselors are on Through its Center for Collaborative Linda T. What is Problem-Based the road this fall and winter, conducting Inquiry in Mathematics and Science and Learning!, Wingspread Journal. Summer 53 informational meetings throughout Center for Problem-Ba.sed Learning. 1997; Dods. Richard. An Action Illinois for prospective students and their IMSA continues to increase its work with Research Study of the Effectiveness of parents. Two Visitor Information Program Illinois teachers. Standards-based profes- Problem-Based Learning in Promoting Days also are planned (January 31 and sional development experiences are the Acquisition and Retention of February 22, 1998) for students and par- tailored to the needs of teachers. Unlike Knowledge, Journal of the Education of ents to visit the campus, and learn more many programs which credential teacher the Gifted. October 1997: Hamberg, about academic, residential and admis- competency based on the successful com- Charles. Six Student Math Notes publi- sions programs. Applications, which are pletion of specific time-based packages cations, 1996-1999, National Council due March 1. 1998. may be obtained (five courses. 40 hours, three- week semi- of Teachers of Mathematics: and Dosch, from school guidance counselors, state nar, etc.). IMSA endorses professional Donald. John Eggebrecht and Susan legislators or IMSA. Talented students practice when a teacher demonstrates Styer. Transforming Science Teaching enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth learning through application and perfor- and Learning. Smithsonian Institution/ grade program are eligible for consid- mance which result in increased student Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy eration. Contact: Admissions Office. interest, participation and achievement in Integrated Science Partnership. 630-907-5027. mathematics and science. In other words. September 1997. the focus is on results (outputs), not Examples of leadership roles include: experiences (inputs). Contacts: CCIMS. Professional Contributions Ron Vavrinek. mathematics teacher, 630-907-5950; CPBL. 630-907-5956. member. Illinois State Board of IMSA staff serve the educational Education Third International community and others in numerous Mathematics and Science Study Task Student Achievements ways—for example, through presen- Force; Susan Eddins. mathematics tations, publications and service in Examples of recent accomplishments teacher. Illinois state coordinator, and leadership roles. include: 59 seniors named semifinalists Patrick McWilliams. English teacher, Examples of recent presentations in the National Merit Scholarship developer of benchmarks for a portfolio include: sustainable learning communi- Coiporation competition; six seniors assessment for English teachers. ^' ties for the 2 1 century. State of ilw named semifinalists in the National Interstate New Teacher Assessment and World Forum: Illinois Learning Standards, Achievement Scholarship Program tor Support Consortium; and Branson problem-based learning, and curriculum Outstanding Negro Students: four Lawrence, vice-president. Illinois and instruction leadership, Illinois students attended the Mu Alpha Theta Association of Chemistry Teachers. Association of Supenision and Curriculuni National Convention and wrote a program Development: staff development, problem- with more than one million lines of code based learning, Smithsonian Integrated Children's Rights Advocate to handle the registration and competi- Science Network. Illinois Science tions for the convention; two students Bruce Harris, children's rights advocate Teachers Association: linking standards helped the Aurora Police Department and executive director of Casa Alianza. and assessment, geometric thinking. develop its home page; and student musi- presented Street Children in Central Mathematica™ in the classroom. Illinois cians helped ring in the holidays in America: Human Rights and Life on the Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Chicago with December peifonnances at Streets. Nov. 10 at IMSA. Casa Alianza. cross-disciplinary mini-problems, multi- the Skate on State. Art Institute and Drake the Latin American arm of the New York- generational history lessons. National Hotel. Contact: Glenn Schwartzwalder. based charity Covenant House, is the Council for the Social Studies: Boyle's 630-907-5026. largest provider of direct services to street Law applications, integration of chem- and homeless children and youth. Mr. istry and physics. Client West: logistics of Hanis' talk was sponsored by the IMSA working on the Internet, Association of Office of Student Leadership Development Illinois High Schools: and journal writ- and several student organizations. His ing in a foreign language curriculum. presentation also was broadcast several American Association of Teachers of times on Aurora Cable Channel 6 and to Slavic and East European Languai>es. high schools and colleges that are mem- Examples of recent publications bers of the Fox Valley Educational include: Marshall. Stephanie Pace. New Consortium. IMSA Seeks Student and Teacher Applicants for Programs, Partnerships and Conferences
The Illinois Mathematics and setting. The awards provide grants for The deadline for Summer Sleuths Science Academy will conduct a individuals or teams of teachers in applications is April 15, 1998. To obtain number of conferences and programs for addition to networking privileges. an application, call 630-907-5956 or students and teachers in Illinois and The deadline for IMPACT II email Gary Ketterling at [email protected].
beyond in 1998. At this time, IMSA is Mentor and Adaptor Award appli- *The Annual Conference for accepting applications for: cations is February 1, 1998. To obtain the National Association of an application, teachers may call * IMPACT II Mentor and Adaptor Science, Technology and 630-907-5921 or email Michelle Awards for public K-12 Illinois Society hosted by IMSA and spon- Adams at [email protected]. mathematics and/or science teachers. sored by the National Association of
The goal of Illinois" IMPACT II program, *Third Annual Summer Science. Technology, and Society. The
administered by IMSA. is to build a Sleuths Program for middle school conference March 5-7 will include guest network of and for teachers to share students in the Fox Valley area who are speakers, networking opportunities and
innovative learning experiences in math- entering 8th or 9th grade in the fall of concurrent sessions exploring issues of ematics, science and/or technology. 1998. During the program at IMSA July problem-based learning and democracy Eligible applicants for Mentor 20-23. students will gather data and in the information age. Awards include teachers who have information, talk with experts, conduct The deadline for program presenter developed, implemented and tested a interviews and experiments, record applications is February 1, 1998. The creative, successful learning experience observations, explore the Internet and deadline for program participant
in mathematics, science or technology. share information while working in applications is January 15, 1998; Eligible applicants for Adaptor Awards teams on real-world problems. During however, late registration for program include teachers who take a learning this time, they will explore problems participants will be in effect until the
experience profiled in an IMPACT II using mathematics, science and social week before the conference. catalog or on the website and creatively science activities. Students then will pre- To obtain an application, call
modify it to his/her own classroom sent their solutions to a panel of experts. 630-907-5950 or email [email protected].
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are grateful for the partnership MSA students can look forward to "We Examples of Research Projects that I a new and expanded space to pursue and investment of The Grainger the Grainger Center for Imagination research projects this fall following the Foundation as we look to IMSA"s second and Inquiry Could Support; construction this summer of the Grainger decade," said Ted Parge. IMSA Vice Center for Imagination and Inquiry. The President for Institutional Advancement. Student electronic research projects Center will more than quadruple the "The Grainger Center for Imagination for the control of robotic devices or current space for student research and and Inquiry will serve as the hub of logic boards for the control of circuits inquiry at IMSA thanks to a $750,000 student research and inquiry at IMSA." Opportunities for design and gift from The Grainger Foundation of The expansion of current research space research in spectroscopic studies Skokie, Illinois. will enable more students to participate
This latest gift to the IMSA Fund for in cutting edge research and also would Holographic studies of materials Advancement of Education, the Academy's increase the variety of research opportuni- for imaging and stress not-for-protlt corporation charged with ties available. "Tinkering" activities for securing private sector support, puts the the 2 1 St Century learner will range from Computer software and network Fund over the $11 million mark in research in spectroscopic studies to research about computers such as fundraising since its inception in 1986. {Continued on back poge) issues of distributed computing or neural network programming
;> The study of biological research IMSA Student Wins 5th Place relating to DNA and protein elec- in Westinghouse Competition! trophoresis, development and behavior genetics Only Illinois Finalist! Investigations into predator-prey competition relationships, IMSA senior Travis Schedler of and/or diversity, and soil community Carbondale (left) receives a interactions. certificate of honor from G. Reynolds Clark, chairman of the Westinghouse Foundation as Thomas Peter Bennett, former president of Science u Service, looks on. Travis AAAS Research Conference 3 captured 5th place in the Alumni Contributions 4 annual national science competition and was From an IMSA Partner 2 the only finalist from Multicultural Awareness Week 6 Illinois. See more News in Brief 7 inside on page 3. Summer Service Programs 5
Tellabs Foundation Grant 5
Photo courtesy of Tom Alden Westinghouse Finalist 3 r^lMSA
Ulinois Mathematics and Science Academy From an IMSA 1500 West Sullivan Road Aurora, Illinois 60506-1000 630/907-5000 Partner in Education
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman John H. McEachem Jr. President Wayne Circuits Incorporated
Vice Chairman Dr. Leon Lederman. Nobel Laureate Dear IMSA Shareholders, Director Emeritus Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Pritzker Professor Science of an IMSA partner in 1997-98, I am pleased to share some highlights of my Illinois Institute of Technology district's work with IMSA to improve teaching and learning in our schools. Trustees G. Carl Ball It is gratifying to know that IMSA places such a high priority on assisting teachers Chairman of the Board and students throughout Illinois. George J. Ball. Incorporated This year, 41 teachers and 350 students in Plaintleld School District #202 have been the direct recipients of services offered through Dr. Joseph Cipfl IMSA Executive Director its Center for Collaborative Inquiry in Mathematics and Science (CCIMS). Illinois Community College Board The Plainfield partnership with IMSA addresses three areas. First, IMSA helped Fred Conforti President and Chief Executive Officer our high school develop and implement an interdisciplinary unit on predator-prey Pittway Systems Technology Group relationships. This contact later expanded to include teachers from Timber Ridge Dr. Sherry R. Eagle Middle School. Second, IMSA staff and our K-12 Science Curriculum Committee Superintendent Aurora West School District #129 have developed a K-12 science curriculum, aligned with the Illinois Learning
Dr. Forest Etheredge Standards and grounded in research of "best practices" for teaching and learning. Retired State Senator Third, IMSA staff are directing our 6-12 Mathematics Curriculum Committee Instructor. Aurora University and helping us align our curriculum with the state standards, select resources and Sheila MB Griffin Director ofApplied Market Research develop assessments. Motorola Consumer Business Office Motorola Incorporated We are fortunate to be able to draw on the expertise of IMSA's staff and are
Steve Isoye especially grateful to Ed Moyer, CCIMS director, John Thompson, science teacher, Science Department Chairperson and Sue Eddins, mathematics teacher. We at Plainfield believe the work we are Highland Park High School accomplishing will become a model to benefit other school districts within the state. James D. Pearson President I look forward to a continuing partnership with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Aurora Metals Division L.L.C. Academy and its Center for Collaborative Inquiry in Mathematics and Science. Our Christina M. Roy work together will eventually affect the teaching of our 350 faculty members and the Mathematics Faculty Parkland Community College learning of our 8,000 students.
Dr. Keith Sanders As an educator in Illinois, I also am grateful that a recent $100,000 gift from the Executive Director Tellabs Foundation will enable to create a studio Illinois Board of Higher Education IMSA professional development for Illinois teachers involved in various IMSA partnerships. Jesus Manuel Sosa Assistant Principal I am proud to work in collaboration with IMSA and want to thank you, our share- John F. Kennedy High School, Chicago holders in the public and private sectors, for supporting IMSA's work with educators Dr. Joseph A, Spagnolo State Superintendent throughout Illinois who also are committed to transforming mathematics and science Illinois State Board of Education teaching and learning.
Dr. Alfonzo Thurman Dean. College of Education Northern Illinois University Sincerely,
President Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall CVVn-^C
NOVA is published three times a year by the IMSA Office of Institutional Advancement Eve Panice and Public Policy Director of Instruction, Plainfield District 202 Send comments or questions to: Editor and Writer Brenda Buschbacher [email protected] IMSA Students' Research Receives National Praise: students Present at Prestigious National Science Conference and Take Westinghouse Honors
Deerfield, Abidemi Adeboje of Dolton, \ / / hile a group of IMSA students AAAS Conference W \— were presenting their research Preparation time also paid off for a Jimmy Cheung of Westmont, Julie projects at a prestigious national science group of seven IMSA students who Comerford of Charleston, Candi Reincke conference in Pennsylvania. IMSA attended the 1998 American Association of Lake Zurich, Andrew Toires of Tinley senior Travis Schedler was back on for the Advancement of Science Park and Derrick Tune of Roselle. campus preparing himself for the fmal (AAAS) Annual Meeting and Science round of judging in the Westinghouse Innovation Exposition February 12-18 Research topics presented included: Science Talent Search Competition. in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.
The preparation time paid off. In This is the second year IMSA students Anticarcinogenic effects of March. Travis won fifth place and a attended and presented at the professional soybean extract $15,000 scholarship in the nationwide conference, which includes representatives Blood clotting characteristics of 57th Westinghouse Science Talent from the National Academy of Sciences, synthetic anticoagulants Search Competition. Schedler was one National Science Teachers Association, Changes in the morphology of of 40 national finalists and was the AAAS and other national .science organi- Hydra after treatment with ATP only finalist from Illinois. zations. Dr. Peggy Connolly. IMSA Changes in growth factors mentorship coordinator, said the event was Westinghouse Winner produced in bone marrow as a a unique opportunity for students. Schedler is the son of George and result of aging "The conference gave IMSA students Stefanie Schedler of Carbondale. His Immune system regulation by the exciting opportunity to demonstrate award-winning research project is enti- cytokines to the professional world their profi- tled Construction and Properties of Ovarian autoimmunity and ciencies in substantive research." Set-theoretical Solutions to the Quantum infertility Connolly said. Yang-Baxter Equation. It involves Analysis of charge conjugation Students who made oral and poster quantum group theory, a subject at the symmetry in particle physics presentations were: Peter Adamczyk of interface of mathematics and physics. His research was conducted last summer during the Research Science Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a six-week program. Among his many interests. Travis sings and plays the piano. He says that music helps him focus on his mathemati- cal inquiries. He also participates in the science, math and engineering clubs and chaired the IMSA Junior High Math
Contest last year, a student-run contest for local schools. Upon graduation May 30. Schedler will study mathematics and
physics at Harvard.
In the Westinghouse competition,
primary emphasis is placed on a written report of an independent science, math- ematics or engineering research project. An entry fomi. designed to elicit evidence of creativity and interest in
i of IMSA wiuar Ainlivw Tones /vrsfnls the fnuhni^s if his resvairh project. Neuromodulation science, also is required, along with a Cytokine S> mhcsis b) T-Helper Cells, at the prestigious IWS American Association for the high school transcript, recommendations Advancement of Science Annual Meeting and Science Innovation Exposition. Andy conducted and standardized test scores. his research in the Department of Cell Biology. Neurobiology and Anatomy at Loyola University Medical Center through IMSA \ Mentorship Program. IMSA FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMSA Alumni Create Networks
Chairman President
James R. Thompson Michael J. Birck by Britta Wilk McKenna, Alumni Coordinator Chairman of the President and CEO Executive Committee Tellabs, inc. Winston & Strawn Vice President IMSA alumni are hungry for infor- Personalized Online Vice President William J. White Robert Malott Chairman mation about each other. Because of College Guide Chairman of the Bell & Howell Company this, alumni are developing several key Another networking tool available Executive Committee FMC Corporation Secretary/Treasurer systems which would allow them to for alumni, current students and their Susan S. Schanlaber President network with and help one another as parents is the lAA Guide to Colleges, The Landmark Group. Inc. well as to provide assistance to current now located on the Word Wide Web at IMSA students. http://www.inisa.eduyorg/iaa/guide/. Directors Of course, whenever a system is devel- This guide is actually two resources Sandra Harden Austin Steven H. Lesnik Private Consultant CEO oped, it also must be maintained over a in one. Kemper Lesnik G. Carl Ball Organization period of time. The IMSA Alumni First, alumni have compiled specific Chairman of the Board Association (lAA) has played a key role web sites to assist students and parents George J. Ball, Inc. Gordon R. Lohman Cftairman and CEO in helping to keep these network systems with college shopping. This guide includes Sterling M. Burke Amsted Industries, Inc. Human Capital maintained and updated; the first stop on ever>'thing from college statistics and bare Development Manager Richard Lumpkin IBM - Midwestern Area Chairman and CEO the road to connectivity was the creation bones information on schools to online Consolidated of the lAA Database. links to educational institutions in the U.S. Thomas Castino Communications. Inc. President and CEO Second, the guide also is an index that Underwriters Laboratories Robert M. Malchione Online Database Vice President lists the colleges and universities IMSA Charles Childers The Boston Consulting Jodi Anderson '91 first maintained the Regumal Vice President Group. Inc. alumni have attended. TTie index gives a NORTEL lAA Database - census information Timothy McCormick personal insight about their college choice provided alumni and input hand on Dr. Floyd English President by by Vice — what they liked most and least, plus President and CEO Farmer's State Bank her personal computer. However, as the Andrew Coqioration of Emden the ability for students to contact the number of alumni surpassed the 1500 Peter Fox Donald E. Nordlund alum directly to ask questions if they Senior Managing Director Retired Chairman and CEO mark in 1997, so did the demands for Bear Steams and Company StaJey Continental, Inc. would Uke more information. electronic organization and the ability to Dr. Philip Francis Andrew M. Oh .seek alumni. Online Job Bank President Research Analyst Mascon Management Stifel, Nicolaus and Co. The newly created lAA Database will The third way alumni are networking Consulting David Pasahow soon be accessible from the World Wide with each other is through the newly Clifford L. Greenwalt Partner President and CEO Heidrick and Struggles Web thanks to the work of Arun Bhalla created Alumni Job Bank. A number of Central Illinois Public "96 and Zachary Miller "95. In addition requests have come from companies that Service Company James D. Pearson President to being able to search the database, have hired IMSA grads. The good news is Joanne Hansen Aurora Metals Division President L.L.C. alumni also will have the power to that they want to hire more IMSA grads! Furnas Foundation Wharton B. "Zie" Rivers directly edit their entries in the database. Alumni may submit Illinois employer Leon Jackson President of Network The database will also provide great information to be listed in upcoming President Sen'ices Multi-Fac Corporation Ameritech flexibility, allowing alumni to search by issues of the IMSALUM newsletter. If James T. Schaefer John E. Jones different fields and topics. Whether .some- the future demand exceeds the allotted Retired Chairman. Real Estate Consultant President and CEO one is looking for one alum in particular, space, the Job Bank will be maintained William A. Van Santen CBI Industries Partner classmates, regional alumni or profes- on the lAA web page. Questions about James Lancaster Wood. Phillips, Van Santen. sional classifications, the possibilities are alumni programs or any of the alumni Retired Executive Clark and Mortimer Vice President Richard Wellek endless. A professional networking networking programs should be directed First Chicago NBD Corp. President and CEO component, also in the design stage, to: [email protected]. Dr Leon M, Lederman Varlen Corporation Nobel Laureate could help alumni with career needs, Linda Anderson* Director Emeritus Civic Leader whether it be locating a job or connecting Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Roger E. Anderson* with other alumni in their field. Pritzker Professor Retired Chairman and CEO ofScience Continental Bank of IlHnois Institute Chicago of Technology
Vice President for Institutional Advancement CEO, IMSA Fund Ted Parge
*Honorary Members Tellabs Foundation Awards IMSA $100,000 Grant To Expand Professional Development
IMSA has received a $100,000 grant electronic curriculum prototypes, a science teachers will result in a more from The Tellabs Foundation of teacher resource library for cuirent competitive state and nation. "As head
Lisle. Illinois, to create the Tellabs books and journals on educational prac- of a company with a strong technology
Studio for Professional Development tice, research reports on mathematics orientation. I understand the critical need on the IMSA campus. and science curriculum and testing, for increased proficiency in mathematics The Tellabs Studio for Professional video conferencing equipment, and and the sciences." Birck said. "Strategic Development will serve as a technologi- computer software. relationships among the education cally-enhanced classroom for IMSA "We appreciate this investment by the community, private industry and govern- partner teachers and as the central hub for Tellabs Foundation and their commitment ment are essential to creating new professional development activities. These to improving mathematics and science learning enterprises in the 21st Century.
activities include individual study and education." said Ted Parge. IMSA Vice The Tellabs Foundation is proud to research work, small group conferences, President for Institutional Advancement. support IMSA in its efforts to develop meetings, seminars and forums (see "Their leadership support will play a key new teaching and learning processes." examples of summer sen-ice proi^nuns role in advancing Academy programs that This latest gift to the IMSA Fund for on opposite page). help build the capacity of mathematics Advancement of Education, the Academy's The 1.100 square-foot space will and science teachers from schools not-for-protlt corporation charged with
include fi.\ed workspace for independent throughout Illinois." Parge added. securing private sector support, puts the
and group work, computer projection Michael J. Birck, President and CEO Fund over the $2 million mark in screens and workstations for the devel- of Tellabs. Inc.. said increased profes- fundraising for the current fiscal year. opment of mathematics and science sional development for mathematics and
IMSA Schedules Summer Service Programs
This summer, the Illinois Mathematics .June 2(1 .July 20-2.^ and Science Academy once again will Illinois Scientific Literacy Summer Sleuths
fill its classrooms and corridors with Network Conference middle school students from the students and teachers from throughout promotes scientific literacy in the State Fo.\ Valley will be introduced to
Illinois. of Illinois through ongoing dialogue, problem-based learning collaborative learning, project develop- Calendar of IMSA \Ui;U'--l 2-(l ment and shared opportunities with Summer Service Programs Harris Institute for Introduction support from the Illinois State Board to Problem-Based Learning June 22-26 of Education to be held in Lisle Science Explorers .Jiil\ 13-24 4-6th grade students from the Fo.\ For more information on these or other Illinois Problem-Based Learning Valley will study communications, statewide service initiatives, call the Network Summer Institute environmental management, climate Center for Collaborative Inquiry in development for teachers professional 907- and weather, flight and waves. Mathematics and Science (630) new to problem-based learning — 5950 or Center for Problem-Based June 21-27 teachers will implement a problem- Learning at (630) 907-5956. Summer 'AD'Ventures II based learning experience with professional development for teachers students and program for students entering
grades 9-10 in 1998. to be held at Eastern Illinois University IMSA Students Organize First iVIuiticuiturai Awareness Week
by Arati Shroff, Student Writer
IMSA community recently a song perfomied in The German, and a tradi- IMSA's Cultural Council urged all celebrated the diversity of its tional North Indian dance that required members of the community to have students, faculty, and staff and in the audience participation. respect for one another. Student groups process addressed some real-life issues Senior Twashanda Burke said she represented on the council included the during its first Multicultural Awareness enjoyed having an entire week of events African American Student Association, Week March 30- April 3. rather than just one day. "Having a week Alma Latina, Asian Cultures Club, IMSA Stemming from Student Councils of multicultural events instead of just Christian Fellowship, European Cultures International Celebration that is usually International Celebration caused me to Club, Hanguk Youth Association, held every spring, many ethnic student become much more involved in the Spectrum, Peer Multicultural Educators, groups at IMSA came together to plan cultural activities at IMSA," Burke said. and the Jewish Student Alliance. events for the community. Monday "It was exciting to represent the African At the end of the rally, everyone evening kicked off the week with a one American Student Association through present was encouraged to sign the state- woman show in the auditorium entitled a step performance," she added. ment: We, the undersigned members of "Faces of America" which portrayed Others reflected on tasting the different the IMSA community, respect all cultures viewpoints of diverse cultures from foods and learning how different or simi- on our campus and will not tolerate the across America. lar they are to one another. "It surpri,sed disrespect of any culture within our Senior Molly Breslin enjoyed one me at the many ways cultures use rice, communiry. character in particular. "The East Indian whereas in America we consider rice as "Overall, Multicultural Awareness woman was my favorite of all the a side dish. For example, both Mexican Week was an excellent opportunity for characters and was very poignantly harchada, a drink, and Greek grape students to interact with cultural organi- portrayed," Breslin said. leaves are made from rice," observed zations on campus and a strong attempt Tuesday evening created a totally differ- senior PJ Balin. to alleviate any prejudices," summed up ent atmosphere as members from IMSA Wednesday night served as an informa- senior Veena Villivalem. gathered in the old cafeteria to listen to tion fair where students set up displays In the future years, IMSA hopes to cultural songs, watch ethnic dances, and about different cultures and countries invite other schools to participate in taste a sample of the plethora of specialty sponsored by the IMSA culture clubs. campus events during the week. dishes representing food from all around The week came to an end Friday with the world. Highly organized, some of the a rally addressing campus issues. Arati Shroff is a senior from entertainment included two Latino dances. During the rally, representatives from Lihertwille. Illinois.
IMSA students from the Asian Cultures Club peifonn to a Korean contemporary dance soniJ (above) while other members peifonn a semi-tradilional dance to Dil To Patrol He (a Korean movie sonti). E W S BRIEF
Professional Contributions develop a college syllabus for teaching Student Achievements and Achievements issues related to the human genome. In Examples of recent accomplishments IMSA staff serve the educational addition, Dr Connolly also presented include: and others in numerous Nurturing Ethical Researchers: Research community Mathematics ways—for example, through presenta- Ethics Education at the annual meeting three students were among the 1 79 tions, publications and service in of the Association for Practical and nationally who qualified to take the Professional Ethics in Dallas, TX. leadership roles. USA Mathematical Olympiad exam teachers Susan Eddins, Examples of professional contributions Mathematics a team of IMSA students captured first and achievements include: Ron Vavrinek and Dr. Ann Hobbs place in the North Suburban Math co-presented and wrote the integrative League competition IMSA President Dr. Stephanie Pace cumculum entitled Helping Students Marshall gave the keynote address IMSA students placed second out of Develop their Own Mathematical Voice Leading. Learning. Loving and Letting 3.600 high schools nationwide in the through Explorations and Collaboration Go: Creating Learning Communities American High School Math Exam at the National Council of Teachers of that Invite and Nurture the Intelligence. (AHSME); IMSA also had the highest Mathematics Central Regional Conference Creativity and Power of a Human number of students achieve national in St. Louis, MO. In addition, math teach- Spirit— What Is Possible Now? at the honor roll status on the AHSME ers Charles Hamberg and George annual conference of the Association and qualify to take the American Milauskas presented Constructing for Supervision and Cumculum Invitational Math Exam Mathematical Understanding Using Development in San Antonio. Texas. Patterning. Discovery and Connections. Foreign Limguage
Dr. Linda Torp, director for research, IMSA students won 15 medals (five Dr. David Workman, science teacher, evaluation and development, co-authored gold, five silver and five bron/,e) in the presented the session Together or Separate? the book Problems as Possibilities: 16th National Russian Essay Contest One School's Experiment with Single-Sex Problem-Based Learning in K-12 Education at the Go Girl: Empowering Other Education for the Association for Girls to Women conference held at a team of IMSA students won first Supervision and Cumculum Development Parkland Community College in place in the Illinois Scholastic Bowl with former staff member Sara Sage. In Champaign, IL. competition addition. Dr. Torp presented Professional ^ a team of IMSA students finished first Development Partnerships: Leaders and Russian teacher .Julia Husen presented in Illinois and fourth in the nation in Learners Building Knowledge Together Incorporating Journal Writing into the the December Knowledge Master at the National Staff Development Russian High School Curriculum at the Open competition Conference in Nashville. TN. annual conference of the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and .o an IMSA student won the National Mathematics teacher Susan Eddtns East European Languages (AATSEEL) High School Model United Nations was invited to serve on the Expert Panel in Toronto. Canada. Essay Contest on Mathematics and Science Education, an IMSA student designed an online a joint project by the U.S. Department version of the Particle Families exhibit of Education and National Science IMPACT II Awards on the Fermilab Education Website. Foundation. The panel will review IMSA recently announced the latest recip- Visit the website at: www-ed.fnal.gov/ educational programs in math, science ients of IMPACT II Mentor and Adaptor work/\pground/particlefamilies/index. and technology for national recognition Awards for Illinois mathematics and html. and those designated as "promising" or science teachers. IMPACT II. a national "exemplary" will be publicized by the network, is designed to encourage teach- an IMSA student was selected to Department of Education. ers to share their professional knowledge attend the National Youth Leadership with each other. Illinois" IMPACT II Forum on Defense. Intelligence and Dr. Peggy Connolly, IMSA mentorship network, administered by IMSA. enables Diplomacy coordinator, was invited to participate in teachers to share innovative learning the IMSA Titan Dance Squad took the Summer Faculty Institute at Dartmouth experiences for students in mathematics, first place in the state championship College entitled The Ethical. Legal and science and/or technology. Entiy into the Pom Category sponsored by Halftime. Social Implications of the Human Genome network is through a grant award program Illinois Project. During this time, she will do which occurs cyclically through the year. guided research, lead weekly undergrad- Projects are published and the teachers uate discussion groups, participate in receive network privileges for the faculty seminars, take a genome class and statewide IMPACT II network. Grainger Center for Imagination and inquiry (continued from page I)
Senator Steve Rauschenberger biological research relating to DNA and (right) and Dr Keith Sanders, the protein electrophoresis. new Executive Director of the Renovation of the 3.336 square ft. Illinois Board of Higher space will include creating multi-func- Education, visited IMSA in tional mobile and fixed workspace for March to learn more about independent and collaborative research, IMSA 's programs that sen'e
students and teachers in Illinois. increasing storage space for student
Dr David Barr (left), IMSA's research works "in progress", providing director of Leaming-at-a- specialized hardware and software for Distance Programs, and Sen. research and experiments that require Rauschenberger discuss IMSA 's high level recording of complex data, Internet Toolkit for educators. creating a library space for technical manuals and research/ethics books and creating seminar space where students can have video conferences with off-
site mentors and conduct multimedia IMSA faculty member Bernard presentations. Hollister (seated left) shows Dr Sanders products and services The Student Research and Inquiry available to Illinois educators via Program at IMSA provides learning expe-
Dr. Ross Model, BHE Deputy- questions of interest, conduct original
Director and Dr Stephanie Pace research in science and other fields, create Marshall. IMSA President. and invent products and services, share
their work through presentations and publications, and collaborate with other students, mentors, scholars, researchers and inventors throughout the world.
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teachers and parents to be classroom, visit IMSA's Problem-Based I—I — he book Problems as Possibilities . "We wanted Leaming Website at
this learning along with power of PBL to reach more and their growing sense of more learners of all ages." professionalism." To order copies of the video and/or Torp said she hopes these latest prod- the book, contact ucts will offer more tools for teachers Michelle Adams in their attempts to reach students and in the Center for provide more meaningful learning Problem-Based experiences in the classroom. Learning at (6301 "These products of IMSA's Center for 907-5956 or email Problem-Based Leaming will extend the
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the Center in 1992 more and more learners of all ages."
w ith support from The Harris Family Foundation to engage in profes- sional development, curriculum u development, research, information Naperville resident and IMSA Director Class of 1998 Commencement 6 exchange and networking in K- 1 6 educa- for Academic Planning and Research tional settings. The book is an extension Community Service 8 Linda Torp co-authored the book, along of the authors" work at the Center and with former IMSA staff member Sara an IMSA Alumnus 2 includes contributions of many teachers, From Sage. It offers a first-hand look at prob- students, parents, administrators and Horwitz Lecture on Ethics 4 lem-based learning through the varied curriculum developers. The book also experiences of students and teachers at IMSA Fund Highlights 4 shows readers how to design and IMSA and in classrooms throughout de\elop PBL curriculum to support Leon Lederman Joins Staff 3 Illinois. powerful student leaming. In addition. IMSA has produced a News in Brief 7 PBL is focused, experiential learning PBL video entitled Problem-Based (minds-on. hands-on) organized around Science Explorers/Summer Sleuths 5 Learning: 3 Classrooms in Action featur- the investigation and resolution of messy, ing IMSA partners. Torp said the video Student Research Symposium 3 real-world problems. To see examples "breathes life into the ideas represented of problem-based leaming in a K-12 on the printed page." r^lMSA niinois Mathematics and Science Academy From an IMSA 1500 West Sullivan Road Aurora, Illinois 60506-1000 630/907-5000 Alumnus
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman
John H. McEachem Jr. President Wayne Circuits Incorporated
Trustees G. Carl Ball Dear IMSA Shareholders, President Ball Foundation excited to be writing you about several news items from the Dr. Joseph Cipfl Lam Academy and Executive Director some personal reflections as I look back on my years at IMSA (1987-1990). Ilhnois Community College Board I am very proud of and grateful for my IMSA education. Each day. I utilize the Fred Conforti problem-solving, President and Chief Executive Officer leadership and teamwork skills I developed at the Academy to help Pitlway Systems Technology Group me in my work and life. I also now have the opportunity to use those skills directly Dr. Sherry R. Eagle in the service of IMSA. Superintendent Aurora West School District #129 I recently was appointed the first alumnus liaison to the IMSA Board of Trustees.
Dr. Forest Etheredge I am honored to serve in this role, and I plan on helping to advance the Academy Dean in various ways. The IMSA Alumni Association (lAA) is in its fourth School of Business and Professional Studies year and is Aurora University starting to grow into a vital organization. A close working relationship between the
Sheila MB Griffin Academy and the lAA is important to IMSA's future during its second decade and Director of Applied Market Research beyond. Having alumni closely Motorola Consumer Business Office involved with the Board, staff and lAA will help the Motorola Incorporated partnership grow and help IMSA fulfill its mission and legislative charge to the State Steve Isoye of Illinois. Science Department Chairperson Highland Park High School A recent program highlight was the first ever IMSA Science Explorers summer
James D. Pearson program. This five-day experience for 4th-6th graders was built around specific President science themes. Each day. current IMSA students taught Aurora Metals Division L.L.C. the concept of the day,
assisted by a Resident Scientist from industry or research. I served as the Internet Christina M. Roy Office Manager expert and had a great time being involved and observing the interactions between T.W.C. Electric. Inc. the IMSA students and the younger children. The Academy and I look forward to Dr. Keith Sanders greater alumni participation in Executive Director programs such as these in the future. IlHnois Board of Higher Education I'm excited about the future. There is a strong group of IMSA alumni interested Jesus Manuel Sosa in working with the Academy to help it excel in the 21st Century for the benefit of Administrator Chicago Public Schools. Region One Illinois, our nation and our world. The IMSA alumni voice will help to contribute to the mix of creative Dr. Alfonzo Thurman and important ideas, making positive things happen for IMSA Dean, College of Education and Illinois in the new millennium. Northern Illinois University
Dr. Michael S. Turner Department Chairman Sincerely, Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics The University of Chicago
President Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall ^JiMdD NOVA is published three times a year by the IMSA Office of Institutional Advancement and Public Policy David Gabrius Send comments or questions to: Editor and Writer Senior Engineer. Motorola, Inc. Brenda Buschbacher IMSA Graduate "90 [email protected] Alumnus Liaison to the Board of Trustees IMSA Students Present Their Work at National Research Symposium
Academy's Mentorship Program (see P^^ esearch — the fundamental activ- Student presenters, their research photos). In mentorship. students work l_~\_ ity of science. For the fifth projects and mentorship sites include: consecutive year. IMSA seniors began on-site with scientists and scholars in institutions and The Androgen their summer vacation presenting their corporations, educational Effects of area. In on Nitric Oxide Synthase research in areas such as neurobiology, laboratories in the Chicagoland Expression in Adult mechanical engineering and xenotrans- 1997-98. more than 140 IMSA students Rat Brains plantation. participated in the Mentorship Program. Loyola University serves as Three participated in the Fifth Annual At IMSA, student research Medical Center Research Symposium of the the foundation of the academic program. Student Daniel Murariu National Consortium for Specialized Student Research and Inquiry Programs Secondary Schools of Mathematics. provide learning experiences for students Controlling a Daniel Murariu to pursue compelling questions of inter- Science and Technology. Microelectroniechanical Bartlett and est, conduct original research in science of Aurora. Ethan Wozniak of Clamp Using the Basic and other fields, create and invent Stephanie Wu of Darien were among the Stamp I! Microcontroller 60 students from more than 23 consor- products and services, share their work University of Chicago tium schools selected to attend. Students through presentations and publications, gave both oral and poster presentations. and collaborate with other students, During the symposium, held June 4-7 mentors, scholars, researchers and the world. Coiuplemcnt at Illinois Wesleyan University in inventors throughout experiences Inhibitors - Use in Bloomington. IL.. students also attended In addition to mentorship, Xenotransplantation hands-on workshops in fields including also are provided through courses, inde- Northwestern University mathematics, robotics, embryology, pendent study, individual student plans Medical School chemistry and physics. of inquiry and cocunicular activities. The IMSA student representatives Stephanie Wu conducted their research as part of the
Nobel Laureate Dr. Leon Lederman to Lead the IMSA Great Minds Program
— r^ en years after winning the Nobel ""The IMSA Great Minds Program will opportunities J Prize in Physics. Dr. Leon create enormous learning other Illinois Lederman is approaching yet another for IMSA students, milestone in his long and illustrious students and Illinois mathematics and science career. science educators that can help shape Lederman, also known as the "found- public policy in Illinois and the nation," ing father" of IMSA and recently dubbed Marshall added. the 'Mel Brooks of Physics" in a New In the first year of the program, York Times article, will join IMSA's Lederman will teach a seminar to some involved staff in September to lead the newly- IMSA students, mentor students established Great Minds Program as in independent research and study expe- Illinois math its inaugural Resident Scholar. riences and interact with "We could think of no one better to and science teachers through profes- experiences that lead this program than Dr. Lederman," sional development Dr. Leon Lederman said IMSA President Dr. Stephanie Pace include symposia, lectures, workshops Resident Scholar, Marshall. ""His worldwide reputation as and summer research institutes. IMSA Great Minds Program Great an expert authority in the field of physi- In the second and third year, the will activities and interact with IMSA and cal science and his strong connections Minds Visiting Scholar Program other Illinois students and teachers on with the international scientific commu- bring other Nobel Laureates and thought in topics including science, ethics and nity will help bring the best minds in the leaders to the IMSA campus to engage humanity. world to IMSA," she said. lectures, participate in student research IMSA FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMSA Fund Has Record FundraisingI Chairman President Year: $2.3 Million James R. Thompson Michael J. Birck Secured Chairman of the President and CEO Executive Committee Tellabs. Inc. Leadership Gift Comes From An Unexpected Source Winston & Strawn Vice President
Vice President William J. White Robert Malott Pivfessor LMSA Fund Board President Michael The studio will serve as a technologi- Retired Chairman Northwestern University FMC Corporation J. Birck said it best earlier in the cally-enhanced classroom for IMSA Secretary/Treasurer year in describing a half-million dollar partner teachers and as the hub for Susan S, Schanlaber President gift to the Academy by an anonymous professional development activities. The Landmark Group, Inc. alumnus: "This is just astounding." Birck, President and CEO of Tellabs, The unexpected gift as well as gifts Inc., said increased professional develop- from foundations, corporations and other for Richard Lumpkin ment mathematics and science Chairman and CEO individual donors enabled the IMSA teachers will result in a more competitive Consolidated G. Carl Ball for Conmiunications, inc. Fund Advancement of Education to state and nation. "As head of a company President raise a Ball Foundation Robert M. Malchione record $2.3 million in external with a strong technology orientation, I Vice President supponin 1997-98. understand the Sterling M. Burke The Boston Consulting critical need for increased Human Capital Group, Inc. proficiency in mathematics and Development Manager Leadership Gifts Advance the IBM - Midwestern Area Timothy McCormick sciences," Birck said. Vice President Student Research Thomas Castino Fanner's Stale Bank Parge said that while leadership gifts The graduate's gift is the largest President and CEO of Emden ever Underwriters Laboratories continue to be crucial to the IMSA from an IMSA alumnus. What was so Donald E. Nordlund Dr. Royd English Fund's success, support from other Retired Chairman and CEO "astounding" was the age of this individ- President and CEO Staley Continental, Inc. investors also is important. Andrew Coq>oration ual. IMSA's oldest alumni are still in Andrew M, Oh "As IMSA looks toward the next Peter Fox Research Analyst their 20s. In making the donation, the Senior Managing Director century, the support we receive from Stifel, Nicolaus and Co. individual said Bear Steams and Company "IMSA has contributed David Pasahow groups such as alumni, parents of current greatly to my success, and this gift is Dr. Philip Francis Partner students and alumni, and other friends President Heidrick and Struggles made to contribute back to IMSA's Mascon Management of IMSA will become even more Consulting James D. Pearson success." President important," he said. The gift will be to Joanne Hansen Aurora Metals Division used establish a President L.L.C. permanent endowment supporting Furnas Foundation IMSA Wharton B. "Zie" Rivers mentorship and research pi'ograms for Leon Jackson President of Network President IMSA students {see related sroiy page 3) Multi-Fac Corporation Ameritech and professional development programs James Lancaster James T Schaefer for Illinois Retired Executive Real Estate Consultant mathematics and science Vice President William A. Van Sanlen teachers. First Chicago NED Corp. Partner In January, the Fund received a Dr. Leon M. Lederman Wood, Phillips, Van Santen. Nobel Laureate Clark and Mortimer $750,000 grant from The Grainger Director Emeritus Richard Wellek Foundation Fermi National Accelerator of Skokie, 111., to create the President Laboratory and CEO Varlen Grainger Center for Imagination and Pritzker Professor Corporation of Science Inquiry, slated for Linda Anderson* opening in the fall. Illinois Institute Civic Leader of Technology The gift will more than quadruple the
Roger E. Anderson* cun-ent Steven H. Lesnik space for student research. CEO Retired Chairman and CEO Continental Bank of "The Grainger Center for Imagination Kemper Lesnik Chicago and Inquiry will serve as the hub of
Gordon R. Lohman student I'esearch and inquiry at IMSA," Chaiiman and CEO said Ted Parge, vice Amsted Industries. Inc. IMSA president for Fanner Illinois Comptroller Dawn Clark institutional advancement. Netsch presented the sixth annual Richard L. Vice President for Institutional Advancement CEO, IMSA Fund Tellabs Gift Creates Horwitz Lecture on Ethics at IMSA Max 4. Ted Parge Teachers' Studio Netsch spoke with students following her lecture, "Governmental In March, IMSA received a $100,000 Ethics: An ^Honorary Members Oxymoron?" The lecture series is held in gift from The Tellabs Foundation of memory ofAuroran Rich Horwitz. IMSA 's Lisle, Illinois, to create the Tellabs first legal counsel, who died in August 1990. Studio for Professional Development "Primed by Authority of the State oflllir, on the IMSA campus. 6.500, 8/98. Job No. 990074." IMSA Students Share Love of Science with Fox Valley Youth
"90) "/ learned that lightening starts at the guidance of David Gabrius (IMSA ground." of Motorola Inc.. Dr. David McGinnis of Student. IMSA Science Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Explorers Program Dr. Deborah Hockman of Waste Management Technology Center,
( "•— tudents also learned how to Doug Sisterson of Argonne National O^'^ create tornadoes, fly rockets, Lab and Gregory Snow of Fermilab.
' make recycled paper, measure wind "Science Explorers provided a unique speed and clean an oil slick... just some environment for younger students to of the hands-on learning that took place learn from IMSA students, who served j inaugural Science as their role models as well as friends,"' i during IMSA's Explorers Program June 22-26. said Britta McKenna, program director. I "The dynamics of kids teaching kids worked wondeifully." IMSA students who served as leaders
in the program said it was a valuable learning experience for them as well.
"It was also great that we each had IMSA senior Kenyatta Ruffin of Maywood different things that we were able to shows students from McWayne School in
bring to the program which helped us Batavia lunv to launch a rocket.
to be flexible and improvise when we
needed to."" said IMSA senior Jackie Parent Margaret Arens of Hinsdale McKenna of Cicero. said that having students who share a When asked, "what was the most common interest fostered learning. "Our interesting thing you learned?"" science child (Jonathon) loved everything, but explorers cited "how to fly a rocket,"" especially the chance to experience "that the United States has the most science with other kids with a great Jackie McKeniia Cicero IMSA senior of devastating tornadoes,"" "how atoms deal of interest and enthusiasm!"" assists "science explorers " during an are formed,"" and "making 5 light Plans are underway for an expanded experiment on electricity. bulbs clow."' program in 1999.
Some may find it unusual that a group of 50 fourth-sixth graders would want to spend a week of their summer vacation learning about science. However, parent Kathleen Leyshon of Wheaton. whose son Brian enrolled in the program, said "My son really enjoyed the program
because of the hands-on 'real" projects that were not over-simplified."" The goal of the Science Explorers
Program is to stimulate students" interest
in science through hands-on explorations about the importance of science in the world. Students explored a different topic of study daily under the direction of 10 IMSA students and a ""Resident Scientist'" from area corporations and laboratories. College shows a perfectly- Topics for the week included communica- Ever .so gently. Professor Robert Stembuch of Elgin Coumumity
in \s 1998 Summer Sleuths Program. Appro.ximately tions, waves, environmental management, formed frog to students participating IMSA 100 middle .school students and 40 teachers from throughout Illinois attended this program and climate, weather and flight. used the problemdxised learning approach to investigate the deformed frog phenomenon in The IMSA students also wrote the Minnesota. curriculum for the week under the IMSA Honors 10th Graduating Class Seniors' Legacy Includes Extensive Community Service Contributions
list is long and — The impressive completed another 84 hours by the Stanford University Professor Dr. 246 hours at United Samaritans end of the year as a tutor at Smith Stephen Schneider, a senior fellow at Medical Center, 240 hours at the Camp Elementary School in Aurora (see the Institute for International Studies at Rainbow Foundation, 218 hours at related story on page 8). Stanford and an international expert on Loyola University Medical Center, "Tshawnda was one of my most reliable climate and environmental issues, gave 213 hours at Hinsdale Hospital. As tutors and did it just because she wanted the commencement address. Schneider members of the Class of 1998 prepared to tutor and not because she needed to spoke on the topic of whole-system
to graduate - on May 30, IMSA President every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. thinking and told graduates that working Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall recognized 2:30 p.m.," said Gnanika Suriarachchi, in collaboration with others was very their service to humankind. community service coordinator. important in solving complex "real world" problems. "There's much more information out there than you could ever assimilate by yourself so don't forget your colleagues and your neighbors and your community
because putting it together is the only way we can deal with complex system
problems that we all have to deal with
in the years ahead," Schneider said. Nalo Jackson of Rock Island and Adrian Wong of Homewood were the student speakers, (see photos)
President Marshall told graduates that they were "joining the IMSA Movement - a movement committed to liberating the
genius and goodness of all children and 1998 graduates Andrew Torres ofTinley Park. Jennifer (Jhlsun nj Chieago and Katja Meyer of inviting the creativity and imagination Maple Park celebrate their special daw of the human spirit /»;- the world."
"We hope that IMSA has instilled in you "Their academic and intellectual First For the World the desire and commitment not to be first achievements have been impressive, but Burke and her 200 classmates graduated in the world, but to be fust for the world," equally as significant, these seniors have from IMSA on May 30 at Aurora's she said. contributed more than 16,000 hours of Paramount Arts Centre. community service to the citizens of Illinois — by serving as tutors, mentors and volunteers in hospitals, senior citizen and child care facilities, schools, libraries and museums," Marshall said.
"And one of our seniors quite silently travels to Chicago and using his own money, has lunch with the homeless," she added. In addition, 56 seniors completed more than 100 hours of community service, even though the graduation requirement is 80 hours. For example, although Tshawnda Burke already had completed 8 1 hours at a hospital by Adrian Wong of Homewood Nalo Jackson of Rock Isla the beginning of her senior year, she Student Speaker Student Speaker Class of 1998 Class of 1998 E W
IMSA Alumni Association English teacher Dr. Larry Chott Kuntal Shah of Burr Ridge received Intern Award from the The IMSA Alumni Association held published the article The Sight of Sound: the Student "oil tel duh woil doi sez" in Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS its annual meeting June 20 at IMSA; Cummings' issue of The Journal of Foundation. His research focuses on the Class of '93 held its 5-year reunion the Spring 1998 the molecular evolution Society . understanding in conjunction with this event. The the E. E. Cummings Imaginary Logic, written of the HlV-1 Vpr. Association discussed its new Club The poem. Jeffrey Fonck of Channahon was Chartering Bylaws which allow alumni by English teacher Jackie White won in poetry division and the one of 24 students nationwide who to form association within the lAA. the international qualified for training in the 1998 based on region, professional interest, or local Triton College district division in "Disillusionment." U.S.A. Mathematical Olympiad. other common features of membership. the category of Joe Prieto, college and academic A team of IMSA students captured Conference ISLN counselor, served as a member of the first place in overall points (Division ' hosted the Third Annual Illinois IMSA faculty and planning committee of A) in this year's national Mandelbrot Scientific Literacy Network Conference the Illinois Association for College Competition. More than ItKJ schools 26. Educators from schools June Admission Counseling Summer Institute. from across the United States and throughout Illinois participated in German teacher John Stark serves several foreign countries participate. sessions aimed at improving scientific on the Midwest Professional Standards David Mellis of Chicago was one literacy statewide including learning Project for the American Association of 16 students in the nation selected applications on the Internet and instruc- of Teachers in German. to be a member of the 1998 U.S. tion in using IMSA's Internet Search Computing Team. statewide Toolkit. IMSA administers the Six projects by IMSA students the network program which is funded by received superior ratings at the 12th Illinois State Board of Education. Annual Illinois History Exposition. Highsmith Innovation Award Two of the projects qualified for National History Day competition. The Illinois Library Association and text- One took Best Project in the Women's book publisher Highsmith Inc. have Labor History category at National presented the Illinois Mathematics and History Day. Science Academy with the 1998 Jung Hong of Chicago qualified to Highsmith Innovation Award. The award compete in the 24th annual Future recognizes the Leto M. Fumas Problem Solving Program Inter- Information Resource Center at IMSA national Conference by winning a for its achievement in planning and first place award in an individual implementing an innovative or creative written problem at the 1998 Illinois program or service which has a measur- Future Problem Solving Bowl State able impact on its users. Conference. Professional Contributions A team of IMSA students captured
IMSA President Dr. Stephanie Pace first place in Illinois and seventh place the Marshall recently was elected to nationally at the spring Knowledge Stepluiiiic Manson Board of Directors of the Lloyd A. Fry Open competition. 1998 Presidential Scholar Master Foundation in Chicago. Two IMSA students were among A tutorial for Mathematica 3.0 soft- 20 from the Chicago area selected to Student Achievements ware written by mathematics teacher attend the Inaugural National Youth Recent examples include: Ruth Dover is featured on the Wolfram Leadership Mission to the U.S. Research, Inc. website, the makers of the ^ Stephanie Manson of Woodstock Holocaust Memorial Museum in software. The address is
AH members of the Class of 1998 contributed at least 80 hours of community service to organizations throughout Ilhnois as a requirement for graduation. However, many went above and beyond the call of duty! Examples include:
Jasmine Daugherty - 106 hours at Stacey Rose - 125 hours at McHenry Pavan Brahmamdam - 246 hours at IMSA Early Involvement Program County Defenders & IMSA Summer
United - Samaritans Medical Center Vivian Gibson 1 34 hours at American Navigation Nathan Gross - 240 hours at Camp Cancer Society Virginia Ryan - 108 hours at U.S. Fish Rainbow Foundation Tamara Gossman - 172 hours at and Wildlife Service Lee Huynh - 218.25 hours at Loyola McLeery Elementary School Tutor Sameer Sundresh - 100 hours at Scitech
University Medical - Center Thomas Johnson 132 hours at IMSA Derrick Tung - 163 hours at Vijay Khiani - hours at 213 Hinsdale IRC & McCleery Elementary Bloomingdale Park District and Hospital School & Aids Walk Lexington Health Care Center
Richard Lee - 106.75 hours at Mutual - 100 HOURS+ Adam Van Den Boom 1 36 hours at Ground. Hoffman Estates Medical Summer AD" Ventures & Aids Walk Peter Adamczyk - 1 68 hours at Center & Camp Pride David Yang - 165 hours at Muscular Dystrophy Association Muscular Stephanie Manson - 196.5 hours - Dystrophy - Camp & Smith School Harish Agarwal 1 1 1 hours at Northern Illinois Special Recreation Tutoring Palos Community Hospital Association Trisha Younquist - 1 20 hours at James Rob Brieler - 170 hours at Sarah Mebane - 195 hours - Crisis Line Clinton YMCA Helfrich Hatchery-Department of of Fox Valley Conservation Tshawnda Burke - 165 hours Ingalis Memorial Hospital & Smith Elementary School Tutor
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