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ILLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

r1— I IVI^A ^ Pioneering Educational Community Volume 13 No. 1 • Fall-Winter 1998-99

IMSA Great Minds Program Hits the Ground Running Students and Staff Rub Shoulders with Renowned Scholars

o "bring the best minds in the discuss topics such as particle physics, Great Minds to T world to IMSA," the holography, and social and political Visit in 1999 Mathematics and Science Academy problems confronting humanity. In its inaugural year, launched its Great Minds Program in Early visiting scholars included there are three primary the Fall of 1998. Leading the program Dr. Jan Visser of the UNESCO Learning components to the is Nobel Laureate Dr. Leon Lederman, Without Frontiers Program, Nobel IMSA Great Minds a "founding father of IMSA." Laureate and physicist Dr. Jack Program: This story is the first in a series to Steinberger, and Dr. Tung H. Jeong, appear in upcoming NOVAs, charting professor and director of the Center • Great Minds the development of the program and its for Photonics Studies at Lake Forest Dialogues for impact on IMSA students and staff, and College. In addition, Resident Scholar Illinois educators other students and teachers in Illinois. Dr. Lederman presented four seminars and students The IMSA Great Minds Program, to IMSA students on topics such as • Great Minds although only a few months old, already How Science Works and the History Seminars for has brought additional Nobel Laureates of Physics. IMSA students, to meet with students and staff to These seminars for IMSA students, staff and invited staff and invited guests are only one guests component of the Great Minds Program. Soon the program will serve other • Great Minds Community Lectures students and teachers from throughout for the general public the state, as well as the general public. "Beginning in February, IMSA will The events on page 3 are planned for kick off the Great Minds Dialogue Series Winter and Spring of 1999; all will be for students and educators throughout held on the IMSA campus. Illinois to engage in discussion with world-renowned experts in such areas (Continued on page 3) as cancer research, genetics and science education," said Dr. Judith Scheppler, IMSA coordinator of student inquiry.

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Ameritech Teleconference to Capitol Hill 6 Dr. Tung H. Jeong, IMSA Alumni REN Weekend 4 Visiting Scholar, Professor and Director of the Center Great Minds Program Events 3 for Photonics Studies, Lake Forest College (far left), and Horwitz Lecture on Ethics 5 Dr. Jack Steinberger, IMSA National Television Debut 6 Visiting Scholar, Nobel Laureate, Senior Scientist, News in Brief 7 CERN Switzerland Statewide Service Programs 4 r^lMSA From IMSA's Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 1500 West Sullivan Road Resident Scholar Aurora, Illinois 60506-1000 630/907-5000

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman John H. McEachern Jr. President Dear IMSA Shareholders, Wayne Circuits Incorporated Trustees Dr. Joseph Cipfl s the Inaugural Resident Scholar of the new IMSA Great Minds Program, I'd like Executive Director to share with you some thoughts on ways in which IMSA and its students can help Illinois Community College Board A further global science education and public understanding of science. Fred Conforti President and Chief Executive Officer Amidst the plethora of events celebrating the new millennium, there is the "World Pittway Systems Technology Group Conference on Science" (WCS). This conference, to be held in Budapest in June 1999, Dr. Sherry R. Eagle is co-sponsored by UNESCO (United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Superintendent Aurora West School District #129 Organization) and by ICSU (International Council of Scientific Unions), two major Dr. Forest Etheredge global organizations. The event provides a unique forum at which scientists, political Dean decision-makers and others from all over the world, can discuss how science is to School of Business and Professional Studies serve society in the decades to come. Sheila MB Griffin Because I believe that the WCS could be a tremendous learning opportunity for Vice President and Director Strategic Marketing Office IMSA students, I have proposed that the WCS should listen to students, the future Motorola Incorporated scientists of the 21st Century, and have an interactive dialogue with the 20th Century Steve Isoye scientists who come to Budapest. There are many issues these young scientists Science Department Chairperson Highland Park High School (Yes, IMSA students!) could raise. They include: Dr. Glenn "Max" McGee 1) 20th Century science was in part driven by military and commercial forces. State Superintendent What are the prospects if we shift priorities to the well being of humanity? Illinois State Board of Education 2) What is there left to do? Is there any substance to the "end-of-science" James D. Pearson President pundits who maintain that it is almost all over? Aurora Metals Division L.L.C. 3) What are the most interesting problems in your field? Dr. Marsha R. Rosner Professor 4) What will be the most interesting fields in the next century? The Ben May Institute for Cancer Research 5) How can we use the international traditions of science to insure that the The University of applications of science are wise, ethical and moral? Dr. Keith Sanders Executive Director 6) How could you have allowed the mismanagement of science which produced Illinois Board of Higher Education environmental degradation, pollution, climate change, natural resource Jesus Manuel Sosa depletion, and bio-diversity calamity on such a global scale? Administrator Chicago Public Schools, Region One One could imagine a very lively and thought-provoking panel discussion along Dr. Alfonzo Thurman these lines. WCS, in response, organized an "International Forum of Young Scientists." Dean, College of Education Northern Illinois University I hope to take several IMSA students to Budapest. This would be a great component of the Great Minds Program! Dr. Michael S. Turner Department Chairman As a forerunner, the Chicago Historical Society is putting on a similar panel, Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics The University of Chicago but more closely focused on the history of science in Chicago. This takes place in January and IMSA students are participating. President Thank you for your support of IMSA and our efforts to help improve public Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall understanding of science. NOVA is published three times a year by the IMSA Office of Institutional Advancement Sincerely, and Public Policy. Send comments or questions to: Editor and Writer Brenda Buschbacher [email protected]

Leon M. Lederman Resident Scholar, IMSA Great Minds Program 1999 Great Minds Program Calendar of Events

Great Minds Seminars-far IMSA students, staff and invited guests

January 11 Dr. Chris Quigg, Senior Physicist What Is Theoretical Physics? 4:15-6:00 p.m. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

January 28 Dr. Dudley Herschbach, Nobel Laureate The Impossible Takes a Little Longer 3:00-4:30 p.m. in Chemistry, Harvard University

February 1 Dr. Michael Turner and other leading The Golden Age of Cosmology 4:15-6:00 p.m. cosmologists from The University of Chicago

February 15 March 15 May 10

Great Minds Dialogues- for Illinois educators and students

February 24 Dr. Leon M. Lederman, Nobel Laureate Stories of a Scientist 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Physics and IMSA Resident Scholar and Mr. Ira Flatow, National Public Radio Host of Talk of the Nation: Science Friday

March 17 Dr. Leon M. Lederman Science and Society: Real World *10:30a.m.-4:00p.m. Dr. Marsha Rosner Issues for Students and Teachers * note: this time also includes University of Chicago Cancer Researcher (Focus on Genetics) an afternoon Professor Lori Andrews hands-on Chicago-Kent College of Law workshop

April 8 Dr. Leon Lederman Physics First? Redesigning the 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. And a panel of science education experts Science Curriculum for High Schools

Great Minds Community Lectures- for the general public

March 1 Dr. Leon M. Lederman The God Particle 7:00-8:30 p.m.

April 6 Dr. Michael Turner From Quark Soup to IMSA 7:00-8:30 p.m.

For more information on a particular event, contact Dr. Scheppler at (630) 907-5053 or email [email protected].

IMSA Great Minds (continued from page 1)

Great Minds Science in a shared research project to document In the next few months, IMSA Biography Project important breakthroughs in 20th Century students also will attend and present at In addition to the seminars, dialogues science. annual national science conferences and lectures, a multi-year project, Great Their work will culminate in a book including the American Association Minds Science Biography Project- for middle school students written by for the Advancement of Science in Milestones in 20th Century Science, will IMSA students and Dr. Lederman, California and the American Educational allow 12 students from IMSA and area profiling 12-15 key scientists who Research Association in Montreal. high schools to work with Dr. Lederman significantly influenced life on the planet. IMSA FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REN Weekend Broadens Chairman President IMSA Community's Horizons James R. Thompson Michael J. Birck Chairman of the President and CEO Executive CommitteeTellabs , Inc. Winston & Strawn By Michael Peil '90, IMSA Alumni Association President Vice President Vice President William J. White Robert Malott Professor Retired Chairman he inaugural IMSA Alumni current IMSA students, parents (past and FMC Corporation Secretary/Treasurer TAssociation REN Weekend event present) and friends of the Academy. The Susan S. Schanlaber was held January 8-9, 1999 at IMSA. goal of the weekend was to foster discus­ President The Landmark Group, Inc. What is REN Weekend? REN Weekend sion and consideration of a wide variety is a gathering of alumni, faculty, staff, of topics, and perhaps "shed more light Directors students, parents, board members and than heat" on important current issues. Sandra Harden Austin Gordon R. Lohman others, organized into group discussions, The weekend began Friday night at Private Consultant Chairman and CEO Amsted Industries, Inc. panel presentations, and other formats, 7:00 p.m. with registration, a dessert G. Carl Ball President Richard Lumpkin for the thoughtful consideration of reception and a welcome session. REN Ball Foundation Chairman and CEO pressing issues of the day. Consolidated continued Saturday with a continental Sterling M. Burke Communications, Inc. Everyone who attended was assigned breakfast and morning sessions, a Human Capital Development ManagerRobert M. Malchione to one or more panels, and attended and luncheon and afternoon sessions and IBM - Midwestern Area Vice President The Boston Consulting participated in presentations when not concluded with a community dinner. G. Thomas Castino Group, Inc. President and CEO actually serving on panels. The REN event was held in conjunc­ Underwriters Laboratories, Timothy McCormick About 30 faculty, staff, alumni and tion with IMSA's Intersession, the first Inc. Vice President Farmer's State Bank others attended a successful "dry run" week of the second semester. Some Dr. Floyd English of Emden President and CEO in August, with panel topics ranging alumni came back to the Academy to Andrew Corporation Donald E. Nordlund Retired Chairman and CEOfrom the Future of the Internet to teach Intersession courses. Our hope is Larry Flynn Staley Continental, Inc. International Terrorism to The that the REN weekend grows in numbers Major Accounts Vice President Andrew M. Oh Last Good Book I Read. and helps to bring the IMSA community Nortel Research Analyst Stifel, Nicolaus and Co. The January REN Weekend brought even closer together. Peter Fox Senior Managing DirectorJames D. Pearson together a much larger group of the Michael Peil, '90 works for the Bear Stearns and Company President Aurora Metals Division IMSA community, including a number of Chicago law firm of Altheimer & Gray Dr. Philip Francis L.LC. President Mascon Management Wharton B, "Zie" Rivers Consulting President Ameritech Network Dave Geary Services IMSA Schedules Summer Regional Vice PresidentJames T. Schaefer Lucent Technologies Real Estate Consultant Service Programs Joanne Hansen President Honey Jacobs Skinner Furnas Foundation, Inc. Partner This summer, the Illinois Mathematics July 12-23 Leon Jackson Sidley & Austin and Science Academy once again will fill Illinois Problem-Based Learning President William A. VanSanten Multi-Fac Corporation Partner its classrooms and corridors with students Network Summer Institute James Lancaster WoodClar,k Phillips and Mortime, VanSantenr , and teachers from throughout Illinois. professional development for teachers Retired Executive new to problem-based learning— Vice President Linda Anderson* Calendar of IMSA Summer teachers will implement a problem-based First Chicago NBD Corp. Civic Leader Service Programs Steven H. Lesnik Roger E. Anderson* learning experience with students CEO Retired Chairman and CEOJun e 14-18 Session I Kemper Lesnik Continental Bank of Organization Chicago June 21-25 Session II August 1-5 Harris Institute for Introduction Vice President for Institutional Advancement Science Explorers to Problem-Based Learning CEO, IMSA Fund 4-6th grade students from the Fox Valley Ted Parge to be held in Lisle will study a different science topic every *Honorary Members day. The sessions are taught by IMSA For more information on these or students with assistance from IMSA other statewide service initiatives, call faculty and alumni, as well as "resident the Center for the Advancement and scientists" from the Chicagoland area. Renewal of Learning and Teaching in Mathematics, Science and Technology July 19-22 "Printed by Authority of the State of Illinois, at (630) 907-5956. 6500, 1/99, Purchase Order No. 990964." Summer Sleuths middle school students from the Fox Valley will be introduced to problem-based learning Stedman Graham Presents Horwitz Lecture on Ethics

he lecture series is held in Everyday (1998) detail Graham's philos­ The Horwitz Lecture is supported T memory of Auroran Rich ophy in a nine-step process for personal by the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Horwitz, IMSA's first legal counsel, and professional growth and leadership Education, a not-for-profit corporation who died in August 1990. Lectures development. During his lecture, Graham that enlists investments of corporate, are presented by prominent leaders reviewed the steps including: Check foundation and individual donors in the in education, government and the Your ID (know yourself); Create a Academy. These investments support private sector. Vision (your life's destination); Develop curriculum development projects, a Travel Plan statewide outreach programs, minority (prepare for the recruitment programs, laboratory equip­ future); Master the ment purchases, facility enhancements, Rules of the Road special student activities and a permanent (your guiding endowment. principles); Step Into the Outer Limits (overcome your fears and don't be afraid to take risks); Pilot the Seasons of Change (be flexible); Build Your Dream Team (create a support IMSA students Dilini Fernando, Loretta Kelly,and Jason Wiley meet team); Win By a with Mr. Graham at a reception followinglecture. his Decision (make good choices) and finally, Commit to Your Vision Well-published author and business­ (stay focused). man Stedman Graham outlined his steps to success during the seventh annual Senior Ani i Richard L. Horwitz Lecture on Ethics Vallabhaneni held at IMSA October 20. of Crystal Graham, chairman and chief executive Lake asked for officer of the management and marketing Graham's definition consulting firm of S. Graham & of ethical leadership. Associates (SGA), presented You Can Graham replied that ethi­ Make It Happen to IMSA faculty, cal leadership was consistency staff, alumni and seniors, and friends over time in things such as and family of Rich Horwitz. honesty, hard work, and setting Graham is founder and executive a good example and that such director of Athletes Against Drugs consistency determines a (AAD), a non-profit organization of person's character. athletes and other civic leaders commit­ Following the lecture, a recep ted to deterring substance use, advancing tion was held where Graham spoke education, and developing leadership in with students and signed books and youth. Graham also serves on several programs. charitable boards including the National Urban League and the National Board Shaleen Aghi, a junior from Glendale of Directors for Junior Achievement. Heights, contributed to this story. His books You Can Make It Happen (1997) and You Can Make It Happen IMSA Students Participate in Ameritech's

Teleconference to Capitol Hill

MSA students recently talked poli­ mum wage increase and the economics The day-long program sponsored by 8 tics with Congressmen on Capitol of professional sports. Ameritech celebrates advancements in Hill as part of Ameritech's 1998 Senate Student panelists (pictured below left classroom-based technology and high­ Education Technology Demonstration. to right) Ryan Armour of Raymond, lights the public-private collaborative IMSA was selected as one of 10 Sarah Schmidt of Marissa, Janessa efforts underway to integrate technology schools in the Midwest to be linked Stream of Rossville and Angel Anderson effectively into teaching and learning. with Capitol Hill for this special educa­ of Glen Ellyn presented the historic, Now in its second year, the event is tion and technology event, which was economic and scientific review of the endorsed by the National Coalition for orchestrated and broadcast September 9, establishment of national park wilderness Technology in Education and Training 1998, from the Toyota Video Production areas. Ecology teacher John Thompson (NCTET), a nonprofit, nonpartisan Laboratory on IMSA's campus. said the event was a wonderful opportu­ organization founded in 1992 and dedicated Using distance learning technology nity for the students. "It required students to promoting positive uses of technology provided by Ameritech, Sony and Video to exam what technology can be used to to improve education and training. Images, students and Congressmen make a presentation that can demonstrate discussed topics including environmental their issues clearly and accurately in a Student Participants protection, healthcare reform, a mini­ multimedia format," he said. Name Hometown Denise Lorenz Antioch A Pioneering Doug Lewandowski Batavia Educational Community Jonathon Frederick Charleston Tina Pratl Chicago Mike Siew Chicago Anna Inton Des Plaines Kathy Chen Edwardsville Angel Anderson Glen Ellyn Jon Helm Macomb Sarah Schmidt Marissa Ryan Armour Raymond Janessa Stream Rossville Adrian Sauder Tremont

Student-Actor Makes National Television Debut

By Shaleen Aghi, Student Writer

iguel Marling, on leave from Marling was in the company of some outdoor theater in America. He has been IMSA as a Rotary Youth of Hollywood's most acclaimed actors acting, singing and modeling since the age Exchange student, made his national and actresses including Faye Dunaway, of nine and also has appeared in television television debut October 18, 1998, on the Ellen Burstyn, Sonia Braga, Lea commercials and radio advertisements. NBC mini-series, A Will of Their Own. Thompson and John Shea. Marling, currently in Ciudad Victoria, Marling portrayed a teenage Mexican Marling, the son of Randy and Betty Jo Mexico, as a Rotary Exchange student, immigrant who, along with other field Marling of O'Fallon, plans to pursue a plans to return to IMSA next year. laborers, protested the danger and hard­ double major in literature and jazz piano. Shaleen Aghi, a junior from Glendale ships of work in the Southern California Apart from his studies at IMSA, Heights, is pursuing her Plan of Inquiry strawberry fields. The scene was filmed Marling's stage career includes six seasons in communications as an assistant in the last June in Belleville, Illinois, near of acting and touring with the Muny Office of Institutional Advancement and Marling's hometown of O'Fallon. Theater of St. Louis, Missouri, the largest Public Policy.

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Class of 2002 Applications and his colleagues published the Professional Contributions IMSA is seeking applications for the book featuring IMSA and the Teachers Recent examples include: Class of 2002. Talented Illinois students Academy of Mathematics and Science • IMSA President Dr. Stephanie Pace enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth in Chicago. The book is endorsed by the Marshall recently was elected to grade program are eligible to apply. Two French Ministry of Education and is being the Board of Directors of the Terra Visitor Information Program Days (VIP used as a catalyst to stimulate the trans­ Foundation of the Arts in Chicago. Days) will be held at IMSA on January formation of French science programs. The Foundation was established by 30 and February 21 for prospective Ambassador Daniel Terra to advance Chicago Tonight on the Road students and parents to tour the campus, and promote American Art. The Terra Dr. Stephanie Marshall, president, was a learn more about academic and residen­ Museums are located in Chicago and tial programs, and meet with current panelist on the television show, Chicago Giverny, France. Tonight on the Road, on November 12. students and parents. Prospective • Dr. Ray Dagenais, curriculum and Host John Calloway engaged Dr. students may contact their home school assessment leader in science, presented Marshall, three other panelists and guidance counselor or IMSA at 1-800- TIMSS Impact on Science Education members of the audience, including staff, 500-IMSA to receive an application. at the Illinois Science Teachers students and parents from IMSA and Applications must be postmarked by Association Annual Meeting in other Chicagoland schools, in a lively March 1, 1999. Rosemont, IL. discussion about academic competition. • Mathematics teachers Charles Tellabs Studio to Open Soon Speakers from IMSA emphasized the Hamberg, Steven Condie, Dr. Construction of the Tellabs Studio for importance of collaborative inquiry, Micah Fogel, Ruth Dover and Susan Professional Development is progressing problem-finding, problem-solving and Eddins presented sessions at the nicely, with opening anticipated in service for the world over competition, 50th Annual Meeting of the Illinois February 1999. This will be a prototype test scores, grade point averages, class Council of Teachers of Mathematics "smart classroom" equipped with the ranks and individual gain. in Springfield, IL. Their colleague infrastructure, hardware and furniture Dr. Don Porzio presented a workshop, needed to give IMSA the flexibility and Board Honors 77 92 in the Calculus Classroom, capacity to deliver top quality profes­ Rep. Deuchler sional development learning experiences On December 8, the IMSA Board of at the International Conference to Illinois educators. The Studio was Trustees passed a resolution honoring for Technology and Collegiate funded by a grant of $100,000 from retiring State Representative Suzanne Mathematics, and a TI-83 workshop the Tellabs Foundation. Deuchler, in whose district IMSA is for the Ottawa School District in located, for "[giving] generously of her LaSalle, IL. IMSA Featured in time, energy and talents to advance the • John Sippy, social science teacher, New French Book legislative charge and mission of the serves on the Social Studies IMSA is featured in the French book, Academy on behalf of the People Committee of the Illinois State Enfants. Chercheurs et of Illinois" and for her "dedication Learning Standards. Another social Citoyens: La and contributions...her voice, science teacher, Bernard Hollister, Main "A La counsel and leadership in the presented problem-based learning situ­ Pate. (Children, 42nd District and in Springfield." ations as they can be used in history Researchers and at the Illinois Council for Social Meeting the Y2K Citizens: Hands Studies Conference and at the National Challenge On) written by Council for the Social Studies National ~«™*| Itlff A task force led by Matthew French Nobel Convention. He did this using the Wicks, chief information offi­ Laureate Dr. CD-Rom 1919 which he helped cer, has worked diligently for Georges Charpak. develop with The Chicago Metro some time to address Y2K At the request of History Center. issues. A recent status report Dr. Charpak, a • Linda Schielke, Chief Operating revealed that the vast major­ consortium of Officer, The Center @ IMSA, ity of systems at IMSA are French educators &•¥& Dr. Steve Cordogan, coordinator already Y2K compliant. spent a week at IMSA of research and evaluation, and The few systems that are last spring, studying Dr. Michael Palmisano, vice-presi­ not compliant are either science programs, dent for public policy and service, scheduled for replacement, are under visiting classes and presented sessions at the Annual Fall contract to be made Y2K compliant, or interacting extensively with IMSA Conference of the Illinois Association their lack of compliance will not impact faculty. As a result of this intensive for Supervision and Curriculum operations. immersion experience, Dr. Charpak Development in Springfield, IL.

(Continued on back cover) News Briefs (continued from page 7)

• Registrar Sandi Miller serves as the Community Task Force and report, Longitudinal Study of Gifted the national committee chair for the Illinois Campus Security Act of the Secondary Students, at the Illinois High School Issues Committee of Illinois Attorney General's Task Force Association for Institutional Research the American Association of College on Campus Date Rape and Drugs. 28th Annual Conference in Findlay, IL. Registrars and Admissions Officers. • John Stark, German teacher, gave Student Achievements Dr. David Barr, director of learning- three presentations at the American Recent examples include: at-a-distance programs, serves on Council on the Teaching of Foreign • Senior Adrianna Zhang was one the National Educational Technology Language '98 Annual Meeting and of the authors of an abstract, The Standards Project leadership team. Exposition. Research Associate detection of simian virus in human Chief of Security Jim Bondi chairs Jay Thomas presented a research tumours by polymerase chain reaction, published in 1998 in the Italian jour­ nal, Monaldi Arch Chest Disease. • 44 IMSA seniors qualified as semifinalists in the 1999 National Merit Scholarship Corporation compe­ tition. Seven qualified as semifinalists in the 1999 National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students. Three qualified as finalists in the 1999 National Hispanic Recognition Program. • IMSA student musicians once again were invited to perform at the Drake Hotel in Chicago as part of the Hotel's holiday season celebration. They entertained an appreciative IMSA students Julia Thompson, Anjali Vijayakumar and David Ignacio surround former crowd in the Hotel's Palm Court Vice President Dan Quayle following his speech "Standing Firm," held at Loyola University. on December 12. The event, sponsored by the Young America's Foundation, was attended by IMSA students and other special guests.

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