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ILLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY r^lIVlSA ^ Pioneering Editcalumal Caninuinity Volume 7 No. I •Fall 1992

Renowned Nuclear Physicist Gives Series of Lectures at IMSA

Dr. Edward Teller Shares His Views on Science, Politics and History

Lecture, entitled I — or two weeks in No\ember, IMSA L~ students, faculty and staff, and -Science From a Political of in\ ited guests came face to face with a and Historical Point niaior figure in world history. View." Teller lauded the Dr. Edward Teller, one of the most eel- .Academy for its role in improving mathematics, ebrated physicists of this century . \ isited and technology the campus October 28-November 1 2 to science present a series of lectures, including the educatitm in Illinois, second annual James R. Thompson "What you are tr\ ing to Leadership Lecture. do at the Academy is Teller, director emeritus of Lawrence incredibly important." he Livermore National Laboratory and said. "We need young senior research fellow at the Hoover people who recognize Institution, has received worldwide that technology is the acclaim for his research in chemical. human future, who molecular and nuclear physics; quantum understand that technolo- mechanics: and thermonuclear reactions. g\ is an absolutely neees- The 84-year-old physicist is perhaps sary component." best known for his work w ith the He also argued that

Manhattan Project at Los Alamos research should contmue Scientific Laboratory. His research on to play an important part releasing energy through nuclear fusion in policy making. "I

e\ entually led to the first test of the belie\ e that know ledge hsdrogen bomb in 1932. and technology are During the Thompson Leadership always desirable." Teller said. "To stop research is not right." SIDE Teller, whose views have sparked consider- Admissions Information 3 ,„,^„,u,„i able debate among leau- Hurricane Benefit Concerts 4 ers in the political and sci- />'. tulunrJ Tdlci entific arenas, met w ith IMSA Math Journal 6 Elizabeth of ,^^^^,.^,^,^ ^t^^ent groups during his two- IMSA senior Pme Chicago called Teller's visit "one of the Miss Saieon 4 week visit, including sexeral classes and most memorable experiences" of her

National Student Conference 3 ' years at the .4cadem\. "It was "n':,jdition. approximately 400 guests three ama/iiig to be able to talk with him." Survey of IMSA Graduates 6 from throughout Illinois attended one or said. "We discussed about e\ery- more of Teller's public lectures on the Pine Trailblazers stnicture of matter, science teaching and (ciintinucil mi /'i/yc -f) Wellness Prosram 8 relatix ity. r^lMSA From the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 1500 West Sullivan Road Aurora. Illinois 60506-1000 Executive 708/S0I-6000 Director BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President James D. Pearson President Aurora Industries

Vice President Dr. Leon Lederman, Nobel Laureate Director Emeritus Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Trustees Dear Members of the IMSA Community, John Baird Teacher of Physics Quincy High School -^ he Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy has enjoyed a most productive G. Carl Ball fall Jounial. a resource for Chairman of the Board and eventful semester. The debut of the IMSA Math George J. Ball. Incorporated students and teachers throughout Illinois, and the historic two-week visit by Dr. Dr. Lan7 Braskamp Edward Teller are but two of the highlights. Videotapes of Dr. Teller's physics lectures Dean, College of Education University of Illinois at Chicago are being produced and will be shared with other schools.

Fred Conforti In the area of private sector support, we are most grateful to Illinois Bell for helping President to underwrite the cost of our 1992 Miss Saigon Gala and for installing fiberoptic cable BRK Electronics into our Toyota Video Production Laboratory. This is a critical step in building the Sheila GrilTin Director of Corporate Ad\ertismg Worldwide infrastructure for IMSA to provide distance learning opportunities via the telephone Motorola Incorporated system to other schools in Illinois. Cars Israel Executive Director In addition, we are testing a new system for designing integrative curriculum (to be Illinois Community College Board featured in a future issue of NOVA), and we continue to expand the scope of our work Gary D. Jewel in problem-based learning. Superintendent of Schools Aurora West School District #129 As we begin to see more and more concrete examples of how the R&D work at

Robert Leininger IMSA benefits other schools and teachers, I would like to share with you some recent State Superintendent State Board of Education comments by Dr. Donald Kussmaul, superintendent of the East Dubuque Unit District

John McEachern Jr. No. 119: President Wayne Circuits Incorporated You have taken a dream for education in Illinois and made it reality. The Dr. David Mintzer East Dubuque School District is located 20 minutes from the "Field of Professor of Mechanical Engineering. " " Physics and Astronomy Dreams and I do feel that the statement "build it and they will come Northwestern University applies to IMSA. Build the programs and the students will conw. Provide Jesus Manuel Sosa the mindware for the growth of the state and business will come. Interdepartmental Manager Department of Language and The Illinois Math and Science Academy should be recognized as the Cultural Education research base for education in Illinois and the Academy lead for quality Chicago Public Schools .\ vision whose time Marvin Strunk should be mandated. has come. Retired President and Chief Executive Officer Madison Bank & Trust Companv We are heartened by Dr. KussmauTs comments, and we appreciate and share his

Dr. Richard Wagner commitment to quality education for all children in Illinois. Executive Director Best wishes for the holiday season. State Board of Higher Educatron

Dr. Benjamin Williams Principal Sincerelv. Percy Julian Junior High School. Oak Park /jy^d^M NOVA is published quarterly by the ^-^^-rx^ K^ IMSA Communications Office.

Editor Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D. Catherine C. Veal Executive Director Staff « riter Brenda Busehbacher —

5th Annual NCSSSMST Student Conference Students Collaborate on Bioethics Problem

C^J^ tudents iittondlng the ?lh annual ^^ - National Consortium for Speciaii/cd Secondary Schools of Mathematics. Science and Technology (NCSSSMST) student conference spent a day traveling into the worlds of medicine, science, law, ethics and economics to solve a real-world problem. During the No\'. 12-14 conference at IMSA. students worked togethci- in small groups to develop solutions to a problem

of "Mane's Baby." In the ease, a pregnant

woman is told that her fetus has encephaly. a condition where part of the

brain is missing. Playing the role of Jane's pediatric specialist, students debat- ed possible solutions based on their research.

Founded in 19S,S. NCSSSMST consists of specialized high schools throughout SiiiJciil ilclci;

ics and science students. The annual student conferences are designed to acquaint • a workshop by E\el\ne Delori. the help students better understand the social students of similar interests and abilities national chapter coordinator for and ethical implications ol science and and to encourage them to work together Student Pugwash USA. Student technology. IMSA established the first

to solve scientific and technological Pugwash USA is a national, non-profit, high school chapter of Student Pugwash problems. educational oroanization designed to USA in 1988.

A total of 200 students from 30 consortium schools attended. Each school, including IMSA. could send up to 10 delegates. 1992-93 Information IMSA delegate Dave Knol of Princeton Admissions said the most rewarding part of the con- To help prospective students and par- Normal. Oglesby. Palos Heights. ference was being able to interact with ents learn more about the Academy's Peoria. Pontiac. Quincy. Robinson. other students from similar schools and admissions, academic and residential Rockford. Springfield. Urbana. learn how other schools operate. "A lot of life programs, the following activities Vernon Hills. Waukegan and West times people think we live in a bubble are scheduled this fall and winter: Chicago. and to get outside and talk with other stu- • Statewide Informational Meetings • Visitor Information Program Days dents in similar situations is very mean- (50). Sites include Bradley. (2). These will be held at IMSA at ingful." Knol said. Carlinville. Chicago (7), Collinsville. 1 :00 p.m. on January 9 and 24. Delegate Sandra S. Park of W'heaton Crystal Lake. Danville. Decatur. • Application Deadline. The deadline added, "It was interesting to work w ilh Deerfield. DeKalb. Dixon. East St. for application to IMSA's eighth people from all over the countr\ w ho Louis. Effingham. Elgin. Elmhurst. sophomore class—the Class of brought in their own backgrounds, ideas E\ anston. Freeport. Galesburg. 1996— is March 1. 1993. and \alues." Grayslake. Harvey. Hazel Crest. Other conference activities included: Hoffman Estates. Homewood. For more information about the • trips to the University of Chicago. Jacksonville. Joliet. Lincolnwood. admissions process, statewide inR)rma- Northwestern University. Lake Forest Macomb. Marion. Mattoon. tional meetings or VIP Days, call (708) College, Shedd Aquarium and Field Maywood. Moliiie. Mt. Vernon. 801-6027 or \n Illinois 1-800-526-1239. Museum of Natural History in Chicaso; and Edward Teller lamtm„cdfroi„pai;c H IMSA FUND FOR ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION thing from free will to the Strategic Defense BOARD OF DIRECTORS Initiative." President James R. Thompson Sangeeth Peruri of Parmer and Chairman of the Executi\ e Committee Lake Forest added. "I Winston & Strawn don't know if I agree Executive Vice President Donald E. Nordlund with all of his convic- Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer tions, but I liked the Staley Continental, Inc. way he believes in his Vice President D. Chet McKee convictions." President and Chief Executive Officer Copley Memorial Hospital IMSA sludciu writer Secretary/Treasurer

Paul J. O'Hoilaren Sandra S. Park Director General Board of Trustees President James D. Pearson (left) and IMSA contribulcd to this story. Moose International Fund Board President James R. Thompson (right) join Dr. Directors Stephanie Pace Marshall in welcoming Dr. Edward Teller to Linda Anderson IMSA 's campus. Civic Leader

Roger E. Anderson Retired Chainnan and Chief Executi\e Officer order Dr. Teller's lectures, contact IMSA's alliance Continental Bank of Chicago VIDEOTAPES; To \ideotapes of at 801-6989. G. Carl Ball office (708) Chairman of the Board

George J, Bail Compan\

Marjorie Craig Benton President. Chapin Hall Center for Children University of Chicago

Michael J. Birck Miss President TclUibs. Inc Saigon Richard H Brown President Illinois Bell Executive Director Willard Bunn III Chairman and Chief Execuli\e Officer Dr. Stephanie Pace Banc One Illinois Corporation Marshall (right) Clifford L. Greenw alt presents a plaque President and Chief Executive Officer to Helen Shumate Central Illinois Public Sen ice Company of Illinois Bell Susan S. Horwitz President and Chief Executive Officer in recognition of the

National ' Aurora Bank company v support of

John E. Jones IMSA's I w: Gala. President. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer The Miss Saigon CBl Industries event raised S25.00I) Dr. Leon M. Lederman. Nobel Laureate Director Emeritus for the IMSA Fund. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Steven H. Lesnik Chairman and Chief Executne Officer Lesnik and Company Music Concerts Benefit Hurricane Victims Gordon R, Lohman President and Chief Executne Officer Amsled Industries. Inc. Patrons of IMSA's annual fall music ensemble, symphonic band, and chamber

James D. Pearson concerts (October 24 and 25) not only and concert choirs. In addition, student President enjoyed some wonderful music—they artwork was sold during the intermis- .Aurora Industries also helped the victims of Hurricanes sions, with proceeds also going to the Harry C. Stonecipher President and Chief Executi\ e Officer Andrew and Iniki. Through voluntary Red Cross. Sundstrand Corporation donations made at the door, approximate- "The music and art teachers and stu-

William J. White ly S600 was raised for the American Red dents felt these benefit concerts would President. Chairman and Chief Execuli\'e Officer Bell & Howell Company Cross" huiricane relief fund. provide an opportunity for students to

Director of Institutional Ad^ ancemcnt Under the direction of music teachers share their talents in a tangible way by Ted Parse Dalia Bach and Mark Running, the con- contributing to the needs of others." certs featured the IMSA symphonic wind Bach said. 'fap:- - -il'

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IMSA seniors, IMSA Fund Board President James R. Thompson, former Governor of Illinois, and his daughter, Samantha, were among the guests for the second annual Thompson Leadership Lecture. (DIG-IT Photographs)

Patrick LaMaster, IMSA physics teacher, and Dr. Edward Teller Sophomore Erik Nelson ofBarrington discusses physics theories share ideas about science education. (Photo by Cathy Veal) with Dr. Teller. (Photo by Cathy Veal) IMSA Launches Math Journal for Illinois Teachers and Students

IMSA mathematics teachers Titu problems and solutions for publication in hu'Liiuilities. students are asked to think of Andreescu. Charles Hamberg and George future issues. "Our intent is to appeal to a and solve algebra and precalculus prob-

Milauskas say "there is something for diverse audience." Milauskas said, "so lems in geometrical contexts (see graphic). everyone" in the first issue of the IMSA we welcome interesting items of varying Several of the articles were generated Math Journal, distributed to secondary degrees of complexity and difficulty." from ideas developed by IMSA students. schools throughout Illinois this fall. "In some cases, student work served as a The purpose of the journal, the first springboai-d for our articles." Hamberg said. issue of which was developed, edited and .3x + 9 Andreescu added that the journal may written by Andreescu, Hamberg and enable teachers to identify math talent in

Milauskas. is to share mathematical students through their submissions. ideas, observations and approaches with The goal of the journal, according to all students and math educators. The journal three teachers, is "to open the door to may be duplicated for use both in and Concepts in the journal emphasize con- new ideas for exploration and discovery." outside the classroom. nections among different areas of mathe- Work on the second issue of the journal, Teachers and students from other matics. For e.xample, in one section. which will be distributed in the spring, is schools are invited to submit articles. Connections Involving Geometry and under way.

Survey Shows Uniqueness of IMSA Graduates

survey. survey con- IMSA graduates cited problem-sohing , sur\ey of the Illinois Mathematics responded to the The ^_ and Science Academy's (IMSA) sisted of 41 forced-choice and open- and experimental opportunities across third graduating class, the Class of 1991, ended questions. Answers were coded by the curriculum. • indicates the Academy is producing a dif- independent readers knowledgeable in IMSA graduates provided many exam- ferent kind of learner—one who sees the the area of gifted education. ples describing how IMSA improved connections among mathematics, science, While there were similarities between their ethical decision-making skills.

the arts and humanities, and who values the two groups" responses, there also The comparison group offered only a

ethical considerations in making were important differences. Some of few examples in this regard. | • reported satisfaction with decisions. these included: Both groups I Results of the survey, part of IMSA's • IMSA graduates identified the total res- their high school preparation, although ongoing longitudinal research program, idential/academic experience and the IMSA graduates cited more mathemat- were reported by Dr. Diann Musial, coor- interaction with other gifted students as ics and science courses.

dinator of research, at a recent IMSA the most significant factors in their aca- • When asked to identify their biggest board of trustees meeting. demic growth. The comparison group problems in college, the comparison For previous studies (Classes of 1989 graduates identified individual courses group most often cited time manage- s and 1990). IMSA had used a comparison and extracurricular activities as the ment and being away from home as group of 76 academically talented stu- most significant factors in their aca- their key concerns. The IMSA gradu- dents identified by the Talent Identifica- demic growth. ates most often cited concerns about

tion Program at Duke University and the • IMSA graduates described "good aspects of their college academic en\'i- Center for the Advancement of Academi- courses" and "effective teaching" ronments which they view as inflexible

cally Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins somewhat differently than did the com- or impersonal. University. This year, the comparison parison group, more often defining the Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, IMSA group was expanded to include 72 gradu- first in tenns of authenticity (relation to executive director, said the Academy is ates of Illinois school districts with histo- real-life issues) and the second in terms pleased with the findings. "We belie\e

ries of academic excellence and strong of the encouragement of individual they validate the unusual and often high- honors programs. thought. risk educational pathway IMSA has cho- Interviews were conducted by the • When giving examples of hou' high sen, a pathway that focuses on integrative

at improved their critical thinking thinking, intellectual exploration, creative Public Opinion Laboratory based school ^ Northern Illinois University. A total of and research skills, the comparison problem-sohing, leadership development

harmonious li\ ina," she said. 105 of the 1 15-member Class of 1991 group cited specific classes while the and T R A L B L A Z

State and National Student and Staff Leadership Achievements

E\ecLiti\c Director Dr. Stephanie IMSA students Jenny Deller of Pace Marshall recently gave the keynote Carbondale. Rachel Kopay of Nev\ addresses at the Illinois Association ol' Lenox. Maggie Lilly of Country Club Super\ision and Curriculum De\ elop- Hills and .\bbey Scott of Metamora ment (lASCD) annual conference and the were in\ ited to present their award-w in- Illinois State Board of Education's ning History Fair project at the Chicago Accelerated Schools Netv\ork fall Area Women's History Conference on conference.

Dec. 1 2. Their project depicts the Sexeral staff members presented work- impact 20th century American wars shops at conference, the lASCD includ- had on women. ing Dr. Diann Musial. coordinator of research. Dr. Marcelline Barron, direc- Eighteen IMSA students and three tor of academic programs; and teachers staff members raised more than SI .000

John Stark. German; Willa Shultz. by participating in AIDS Walk Chicag

French; John Thompson. biolog_\ ; and The e\ ent. held Sept. 20. raised more Margaret Park, physics. than one million dollars for \ arioiis

Dr. Marcelline Barron ga\e a work- Chicago AIDS charities.

IMSA sciUiir Eli:iihclh Pint i\ i iin^uiluliitccl shop Oct. 24 at a symposium presented Recipients of this year's innovations hv Dr. Janice .V. Kaliii. prcMilciil <-/ llic by the Illinois Prairie Girl Scout Council. and initiativ es mini-grants, cash awards Minciiiii III Si iciuc mid liuliisirx. ii\ the w in- William Rainey Harper College and the from the IMSA Fund for Advancement ner dl ihc Mu\cnni\ l'-)'-l2 Dul^iinnlin:^ )'

Committeeman in the March primary and Mathematics teacher Susan Eddins is On Sept. 1 1. the Chiai'^^o Trihiinc report- was a delegate to the 1992 Illinois serving on the editorial panel of NCTM ed that members of IMSA's Class of 1 992 Democratic State Convention. Stiulcut Notes, Math published by the led the nation w ith an a\ erage American National Council of Teachers of College Test exam scoie of 30.9. Sean Pritchard. '90. West Point, was Mathematics. awarded the Distinguished Cadet Award A total of 1.^1 IMSA seniors (61% of Cathy Veal, director of communica- for ranking in the top 57c academically in the class) qualified as semifinalists or tions, and Barbara Wilson, residential his class. He also receixed the Super- received letters of commendation in this program coordinator, were invited pan- intendent's Award for excellence in year's National Merit Scholarship elists at a recent state conference on ser- academic, military and physical de\elop- Coiporation competition. In addition, \'ice learning. conference, The sponsored ment. by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, three seniors qualified as semifinalists in was designed to help others learn more the National Hispanic Scholar Awards Erin Lott. '92. Denison Uni\ersit_\. about youth community service acti\ i- Program and one senior qualified as a was named one of 55 winners nationally ties. Community service is an IMSA semifinalist in the National Achievement of Denison's Heritage Scholarship. graduation requirement. Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students. Harry Davis, head of instructional technology, presented at a session the Student Michael Hsu of 01\mpia International Visual Literacy Association Fields was appointed Concert Master of conference Oct. I . Davis also was elect- the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. ed to the association's board of directors. Hsu pla\s the \ iolin. Wellness Program Promotes Healthy Living

Eighteenth century EngHsh author Samuel Johnson once said. "Life is very short, and very uncertain; let us spend it as well as we can." Although the definition of wellness has evolved over time, the goal has remained the same. "We want students to make positive decisions today and throughout their lives about maintaining their good health and well-being." said John Martin, wellness team leader.

Beginning this fall, all sophomores are taking IMSA's new wellness course, which was piloted for one semester in 1991. The course addresses the physical. Dr. Grt'ii Miicci lends a class in T'ai Chi. a Cluitese iiumial art eiiipliasizinti rfkixiilion emotional and psychological develop- techniques. ment of students through the integration of health and physical education courses. wellness plan and fitness assessments, Social worker Cheryl McGuirk said the In addition, juniors and seniors partici- and take several exams and quizzes. program also is designed to help IMSA pate in one structured exercise program The curriculum focuses on the whole students make the emotional and social each semester. person including five dimensions—phys- adjustment to being away from home. Principal John Court calls the program ical, emotional, mental/intellectual, "Since we're asking students to deal with an "exciting initiative with far-reaching social and spiritual/philosophical. things we didn't have to deal with until

implications." adding "we want to pro- In addition to personal physical fitness, 1 8 or so. we have a special responsibility vide our students with the lifetime skills topics include values, ethics, decision- to help them develop the skills to succeed needed to take on leadership roles, be making, stress management, human sex- in a residential setting," she said. productive and compete in the global uality and relationships, consumer and community in the future." environmental health, nutrition, first aid In the course, students meet two days and substance abuse. for classroom activities and two days for IMSA sophomore Elizabeth Liu of Illinois educators who would like to

physical activity. Wellness teachers John Chicago said the program is especially learn more about IMSA's wellness Martin. Nancy Todnem and Barbara valuable at IMSA. where students need program are invited to attend one of

Baber use the cooperative learning healthy outlets. "Personally. I found the three "Wellness Visitation Days."

approach which de-emphasizes competi- relaxation techniques to be very helpful." These will be held March 1 , 3 and 8.

tion. Although a textbook is not used, she said. "Before taking the class. I never To make reservations, contact Jerre students are required to maintain a jour- really thought about ways to relieve Henriksen at 708-801-6058. nal and notebook, develop a personal stress and tension."

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r^llVI^A '^ Pioneering Ediicutional CniuDiiiiiity Volume 7 No. 2 • Winter 1993

UPDATE: School District Partners Report Progress

Two years ago. we reported on the new members or "stakeholders" representing his district has learned a lot by involving

IMSA/Motorola Universin,' initiative to all areas of the school district including community members in the decision-

help school districts improve tlieir the board of education, superintendents, making process. "It's an excellent way to mathematics and science proi^rams. teachers, principals, parents, business link the community to the schools."

Recently, we aslied three of the dis- leaders and community members. Osborne said. "Plus, input from this tricts—Alton. Pekin and Mt. Vernon— cross-section of community representa- Pekin: Decision-Making. to reflect on wluit they have accom- tives lends credibility to our decisions." Strategic Plan Improve plished so far ami w hat they hope to In a recent interview, Maki. director of accomplish in the future. special programs in Pekin Public School (continued on page 5) District #108. said participating in the r~ /, ichele Maki. Dr. Nick Osborne

DLLT initiative since October of 1 990 L^ L and Dr. Peter McFarlane have has impacted the way a lot in common—they love public decisions are made education, are dedicated to their local at all levels in her Miuy Lou DiGioia. a teacher in school districts, value teamwork and district. Mt. Prospect District #57. leads welcome change. They also agree that "People on the discussion during a recent District participating in the IMSA/Motorola team have Learning Leadership Team University District Learning Leadership learned new meeting at IMSA. Teams (DLLT) initiatise has benefitted w ays of interact- their districts. ing with others, run- The DLLT initiative, which seeks to ning meetings and improve mathematics, science and tech- making deci- nology education through a systemwide sions." Maki restructuring and change process, is said. "Virtually being piloted in 29 Illinois school dis- everything in tricts and Northeastern Illinois the district has Uni\ersitv. Each teatii has 10-12 changed as a

result of this. In addition. SIDE Maki said the district's strategic

From the Executive Director 2 plan is more "far- reaching" because of Good Morning America. BBC-TV 3 knowledge gained by

IMSA Fund Highlights 5 participating in the DLLT initiative. National Education Conference 3 Mt. Vernon: Neison Harris S750.000 Grant 4 School-Community Ties Recycling Program 6 Strengthened Osborne, assistant superin- Trailblazers 7 tendent of Mt. Vernon City U.S. Senate Youth Proeram 8 School District #80. said r^lMSA

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academv 1500 West Sullivan Road From the Aurora. Illinois 60506-1000 708/801-6000 Executive BOARD OF TRUSTEES Director President James D. Pearson President Aurora Industries

Vice President Dr. Leon Ledemian. Nobel Laureate Director Emeritus Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Trustees John Baird Teacher of Physics Quincy High School Dear Members of the IMSA Community, G. Carl Ball Chairman of the Board his continues to be an eventful year for the Illinois Mathematics and Science George J. Ball, Incorporated lii~ Dr. Larry Braskamp Academy. In the area of institutional advancement, we recently were honored to Dean, College of Education receive a major grant from the Neison Hanis Family Foundation along with significant University of Illinois at Chicago support from other first-time and repeat donors. 1992-93 already has been a record Fred Conforti President fundraising year, and we still have several months to go! BRK Electronics In admissions, we welcomed 1.500 guests to two Visitor Information Program Days Forest Etheredge Retired State Senator in January. It is always a pleasure to introduce prospective students and parents from Instructor, Aurora University throughout Illinois to our campus. The deadline for student applications was March 1. Sheila Griffm E.xternal programs serving educators and students throughout Illinois continue to Director of Corporate Advertising Worldwide Motorola Incorporated expand. We have invited students for IMSA Summer "AD" Ventures and have awarded

Cary Israel another group of IMPACT II teaching grants. Executive Director The Center for Problem-Based Learning is engaged in teacher training, and we Illinois Community College Board

Gary D. Jewel continue to work closely with a number of District Learning Leadership Teams from Superintendent of Schools throughout Illinois (see cover article). In addition, we have produced videotapes of Aurora West School Distnct #129 Dr. Edward Teller's physics lectures at IMSA last fall to share with other schools" Robert Leininger State Superintendent science programs. State Board of Education Recently, we also enjoyed hosting the fifth annual conference of the Midwest John McEachem Jr. Consortium of Suburban and Independent Schools and serving as the distance learning President Wayne Circuits Incorporated classroom for Ameritech's SuperSchooI Project demonstration.

Dr. David Mintzer Internally, as we look ahead to the spring, I am pleased to announce that NASA Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Astronomy astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison will be the speaker at the June 5 Commencement of the Northwestern University Class of 1993. We also are preparing for the annual meeting to update our strategic Jesus Manuel Sosa plan. Much has been accomplished as a result of the plan, and we look forward to our Interdepartmental Manager Department of Language and continuing journey. Cultural Education Chicago Public Schools Sincerely, Marvin Strunk Retired President and Chief Executive Officer Madison Bank & Trust Company

Dr. Richard Wagner Executive Director State Board of Higher Education Stephanie Pace Marshall. Ph.D. Dr. Benjamin Williams Executive Director Principal Percy Julian Junior High School. Oak Park

NOVA is published quarterly by the IMSA Communications Office.

Editor Catherine C. Veal

Staff Writer Brenda Buschbacher PREVIEW: IMSA To Unveil Innovative Curriculum System at National Education Conference

'n ^ he national education comnuinity chemistry. English and mathematical • An Integrated Curriculum

l—j once again will have its eyes on investigations are being revised using the Development Project. Susan Eddins. the Illinois Mathematics and Science ILS this school year. The system supports mathematics teacher: John Thompson,

Academy as it unveils its new integrative cuiricula that foster the development of biology teacher

learning system (ILS) at the 48th annual integrative thinkers who see interrela- • A Study of Gender Differences in conference of the Association for tionships across disciplines instead of Mathematics and Science Interest Supervision and Cuniculum in isolation. Among Gifted Students. Dr. Diann Development (ASCD) March 27-30 ni In addition to the ILS. which will be Musial. coordinator of research; Washington, D.C. presented by Dr. Michael Palmisano, Dr. Banon ASCD is the nation's largest education director of assessment and research, and leadership organization. IMSA Executive Dr. Marcelline Barron, director of aca- • Using Students' Ratings of Courses for Director Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall demic programs, IMSA staff will present: Improving Curriculum and Instruction,

serves as its president and will preside at Dr. Palmisano; Dr. Connie Hatcher, • Umlcrstaiuliiii; the Vision. Meaning the conference. Thousands of educators director of personnel and planning. anil Language of Educational from Illinois, the nation and several for- Transformation. Dr. Marshall In addition, IMSA trustee G. Carl Ball, eign countries will attend. chairman of the board of George J. Ball, The ILS provides the framework for • Creating a Conininninity for Discovery: Inc. in West Chicago, has been named an the creation of new currriculum for Scientists, Scholars and Stiiilenls. ASCD Distinguished Lecturer and will IMSA"s school program and external pro- Dr. Peggy Connolly, mentorship speak on the topic of life-long alliances grams like Summer 'AD'Veutiires. Core coordinator and partnerships. courses such as sophomore physics.

Good Morning America and BBC-TV Showcase IMSA

Reporters and film crews from In December. The Money ABC-TV"s Good Morning Programme visited the campus

America and BBC-TV's The Money and several businesses in Programme recently roamed IMSA's cor- Aurora as part of a documentary ridors and classrooms as part of nation- on the U.S. economy examining wide features on Dr. Leon Lederman and cooperation between the public the U.S. economy. and private sector. The show

aired in Britain Jan. 17 and was

sent four times via satellite to Continental Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The program featured IMSA physics teacher Patrick

LaMaster instructing students Good Morning America /;7/h,s Dr. Li Icrmun truest

at IMSA and off-site at lecluriii}; at lALS.A. Oswego High School through the two-way, audio-visual Telecommuni- Lederman, director emeritus of Fermi cations InstRictional Consortium system. National Accelerator Laboratory in

On Feb. 1 . Good Morning America Batavia, is a professor at the Illinois

aired a human interest story on the life Institute of Technology. In 1988, he was and work of Dr. Leon Lederman, vice- awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics. IM.SA physics teacher Fulrick LaMaster looks president of IMSA's board of trustees. In His new book. The God Particle: If the on as Dr. Lederman sii;us cm uutoiirciph for the segment, Ledemian was shown guest Universe is the Answer, What is the IMSA junior Elise Sivilax. lecturing in IMSA's topics in modern Question?, now is available in physics class. bookstores nationwide. IMSA Fund IMSA FUND FOR Receives Largest ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION Private Grant In History

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Tops One Million Mark James R. Thompson for 1992'9\ Chairman Winston & Strawn H — he Illinois Mathematics and Executive Vice President Li Science Academy has recei\'ed a Donald E. Nordlund $750,000 challenge grant from Neison Retired Chainmm and Chief Exe ^Offic Slalev Continental, Inc. Harris of The Hams Family Foundation Vice President to support its national Center for D. Chet McKee Problem-Based Learning. President and Chief Executive Office Copley Memorial Hospital Harris is chairman of the board and

Secretary/Treasurer director of the Pittway Corporation in Paul J. O'Hollaren Chicago. Director General Moose International This is the Academy's largest private

gift, and it marks the first time the Directors IMSA Fund has exceeded the $1 Linda Anderson John E. Jones million mark Cnic Leader President. Chairman and in fundraising in a given fiscal year. Chief Executive Officer Roger E. Anderson Established in 1992. the CBI Industries Center coordi- Retired Chairman and nates research, teacher training, curricu- Chief Executive Office r Dr. Leon M. Lederman, Continental Bank of Nobel Laureate lum development, evaluation and infor- Chicago Director Emeritus mation exchange in this emerging field of Fermi National G. Carl Ball Accelerator Laboratory innovation for K-12 classrooms. William Cliairman of the Board George J. Ball Company Stepien, social science teacher, Steven H. Lesnik serves as Chairman and its director. Marjorie Craig Benton Chief Executive Officer President The Neison and Bette Lesnik and Company Harris Institute Nei.son Harris Chapin Hall Center for Children within the Center will provide staffing to Gordon R. Lohman University of Chicago develop President and Cliief and distribute problem-based Executive Officer Michael J. Birck learning materials. from the U.S. and abroad. The Center President Amsted Industnes. Inc. Tellabs, Inc. now is working with teachers in Illinois Ronald L. Nicol Vice President and several other states. Richard H. Brown This is the Academy's largest The Boston Consulting President Harris said he is happy Group to provide Illinois Bell private gift, and it marks the first venture capital for the Center. "I am James D. Pearson Willard Bunn III captivated President time the by this highly promising Chairman and Ctiief IH^SA Fund has exceed- Aurora Industnes Exective Officer teaching strategy, and I hope my chal- Banc One Illinois ed the $1 million mark in James T. Schaefer fund- lenge grant will leverage an additional Corporation Real Estate Consultant $750,000 raising in a given fiscal year. for IMSA and the Center from Dr Floyd English Harry C. Stonecipher other corporations, foundations and President and Cliief President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Officer indi\ iduals." he said. Andrew Corporation Sundstrand Corporation Problem-based learning first was used Former Illinois governor James R. Clifford L. Greenwalt Richard in IMSA's award- winning Weliek Science, Thompson, president of the IMSA Fund President and Chief President and Chief Socien and the Fntiire Executive course, taught by board of directors, Officer Executive Officer thanked Harris for his Central Illinois Public Varlen Corporation Stepien and Dr. David Workman, physics contribution and commitment to educa- Service Company teacher, and funded by the Hitachi William J. White tional reform, "Not only does his gift rep Susan S. Horwitz President. Chairman Foundation. and This approach organizes the resent the President largest donation in IMSA's hi,'- and Chief Chief Executive Officer Executive curriculum around "ill structured" Officer Bell & Howell Company prob- tory, it also represents a strong Aurora National Bank lems that require students to use knowl- commitment to changing the way teach- Leon Jackson edge and skills from many subjects in President ing and learning are done in our schools,' developing Multi-Fac Corporation solutions. he said. Last year. IMSA's work was featured Director of Institutional Advancement 1 at a Ted Parge national Wingspread Conference and in several education publications, prompting more than 1.000 inquiries IMSA Fund Strengthens Base School District Partners iconunucd from pti'^c I )

is to increase II addition to the Neison Harris gi'ant Sears Roebuck Foundation The team exploring ways

I L (see page 4). the IMSA Ftind for Washington National Foundation hands-on applications of technology in Ad\ ancenient of Edueation continues to the classroom. "One of our action plans • Caterpillar. Noell. Illinois Bell build on previous successes. Among the calls for establishing computer networks Support. A $73,000 gi-ant from the recent highhghts: in schools so all classrooms will have Cateipillar Foundation will support access to a file server containing pro- • New corporate and foundation donors unique professional development oppor- grams to assist instruction in math and of $?()() orniore( August 1. 1992- tunities for IMSA teachers—opportuni- science." Osborne said. "Also, we hope February 15. 1993) include: ties to help them develop innovati\ e to enhance applied math and physics approaches to teaching and learning for Alherto-Cuher Company skills in our middle schools using com- use at IMSA and in other Illinois schools. Andrew Foundation puter-assisted programs for technical Novell donated approximately $56,000 Archer Daniels Midland Company drafting and drawing." worth of computer software to enable Helen M. Galvin Charitable Trust IMSA to upgrade its networking capabil- Alton: Technology Plan Takes Shape The Harris Family Foundation ities, and Illinois Bell installed fiber optic Technology also is an important issue Industrial Bank of Japan Ltd. cable valued at S25.000 in several areas. for Alton Community Unit School The Interlake Corporation This increases IMSA's capacity for District #11. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lindberg Corporation broadcasting classes, lectures, special Peter McFarlane said the team's invohe-

Montgomery Ward and Compan\ . Inc. e\ents. etc. ment in the DLLT initiative has led to the Novell. Inc. development of a five-year technology Scott Foresman & Company plan. "The plan involves a systemwide upgrading of technology that will focus on telecommunications, technology- assisted learning, interactive technology and a technology media center." he said. Dinah Simmen. IMSA coordinator for

the DLLT initiative, said she is impressed by the progress made by these and other teams in such a short amount of

time. "The process for systemic change is by nature slow." Simmen said. "It takes time for people to move through the pain of change to a sustainable vision." Maki agreed. "It's a constant process of re-evaluation and renewal." she said. "We're never going to be there but we always need to strive to get there and

redefine what "there' is." Osborne. McFarlane and Maki said

that working with IMSA and Motorola University has served their districts and

communities well. "IMSA has made it very clear that they have a commitment

to improve instruction across the state." Osbome said. "We appreciate their commitment and look forward to continuing

our partnership in the future."

Ainocci C(irp'.fph Rci\ aiul Murv Win \'cr\t. IMSA

(.hcniislrv Icmher. discuss uiiclair nuitiiictic resoiuiiicc instrumeiiuitiim. This mnl otiicr suitc-ot- thc-arl ci./iiipiiicnt arc iivuiliMc to sliulcins in IMSA 's Amoco Or'^amc Cliemi\tn- Lob(>rot(>n. )

Recycling Program Revisited, Refined, Revitalized

By Sandra S. Park, Currently, IMSA is required to include Why recycle? Student Writer 25% recycled paper in its paper purchases.

By the year this 1996, figure will increase Just consider a few oving from consideration to to 40% of the total paper ^^ bought. statistics... r\,V_ L commitment, campiiswide recy- Resident Counselor Andrea Swenson, cling now seems alive and well who supervises the recycling work ser- • Only 107f of all trash is recycled. at IMSA. vice students, noted that such laws • Each ton of high-grade paper recy- The idea for campuswide recycling present a challenge for society. "We cled saves 7000 gallons of water. came from two former students who were need to continue to find more markets for • 25-32% of the energy utilized to members of IMSA Student Pugwash. recycled goods," she said. "Otherwise, make glass is saved by recycling Student Pugwash USA is a national orga- we will be recycling materials that won't glass nization designed to help students better be used for anything later."

• understand the social and ethical implica- $1 of every $1 1 Americans spend

tions of science and technology. IMSA Santlra S. Park, a senior from Wliearon, on food is for the packaging. established first the high school chapter is CI work ser\'ice student in the IMSA Source: The Recxciers' Handbook. of Student Pugwash in USA 1988. conuminications office. J 990. Today, the IMSA recycling program is picking up steam with more manpower,

more resources and more efficient service. This year, the number of recycling work service students increased by a third, with one student responsible for each residence hall and 14 students responsible for the academic building. Up, Up and Their duties include transporting materi- Away... als from indoor recycling bins to outdoor bins which are collected free of charge by Randy Clark of

Able Disposal and Recycling Services in Adventures Aloft in West Chicago. Woodstock demonstrates

Recycling bins are located at numerous an application of locations campuswide. Last year, only thermodynamics for aluminum cans, cardboard and high- IMSA students and staff. grade paper could be recycled. However, this year the Wal-Mart Foundation donated permanent recycling bins that hold glass, metal, plastic and aluminum cans.

(Other businesses or individuals interest-

ed in donating bins should call Ted Parge, director of in.stitutional advance-

ment at 708-80 1 -6040.

Noah Rosenberg, a recycling work ser-

vice student, said there is a heightened

awareness of recycling and a change in

attitude among students and staff. "Now. if people see a recycling bin, they will

usually walk over to it instead of throw- ing something away in the garbage can next to them," he said. T R A I L B L A Z E

State and National Student Achievements

Leadership A total of 65 IMSA seniors have Executive Director Dr. Stephanie qualified as finalists in this year's Pace Marshall gave two presentations. National Merit Coiporation Scholarship The Panulii^ni Change Required in competition. Ediieation and Learning Conunitnities Kani Ilangovan of Palos Heights

and a case study of IMSA. at the was chosen from 6.4(.)() artists Singapore Annual General Meeting nationwide to participate in ARTS |F and Mini-Conference of the Association Week "93 in Miami Jan. 6-10. for Supervision and Curriculum There, she was awarded 3rd place Development Feb. 8-14. William and a scholarship in the writing com- Stepien, director of the Center for petition by the National Foundation Problem-Based Learning, also presented for Advancement in the Arts. a session. Sixteen students were named to this

Dr. LuAnn Smith, director of admis- year's all-state band, orchestra and sions, and Ogden Spruill, head academic chorus by the Illinois Music Educators advisor, presented Programs for Association. and Achievement Enhancement of A computer games program. Goals Among Minority- Youth Worrell (right). IMSA director of Academic BeiujiWars. written by senior Steve Gregg at the second annual national conference business andfinance, is "arrested" for Crutchfield of Chicago, is featured m " of the Quality Education for Minorities "overworking his office staff. His bad the book MacArcade: Don Rittner's Top the March Dimes. in Mathematics, Science and Engineering raised immev for of Shareware Game Picks published this Network Feb. 12-14 in Washington. D.C. year by Ventana Press. The book and Deborah Guffy, dean of student ser- accompanying floppy disk feature the top vices, ga\ e the keynote address at the ten games nationally; Crutchfield's game Alumni Achievements

Dec. graduation ceremony of the College receixed the tiiird place award. Deborah Shepard. '41, University of of Health, Physical Education. Region Two days after his 16th birthda\. Illinois-Urbana, was appointed as Recreation and Athletics at Eastern IMSA student Niccolo Delia Penna of 4 Student Representati\'e for the Institute Kentucky University. Engineers Mokena received a student pilot certifi- of Electrical and Electronics universities and Recent presentations b\ mathematics cate to operate a powered aiiplane in solo (IEEE) representing 59

teachers included: Chuck Hamberg, flight. colleges in the world. Integrating Discrete Mathematics into '92, Washington .A team of six students finished first in Walter Lee, George the Secondary Math Curriculum student rep- the third annual Greater Decatur University, was one of four (National Council of Teachers of 14- Invitational Scholastic Bowl Tournament resentatives elected to serve on the Mathematics, Las Vegas): and Sue Board of held in Dec. against .54 other high member Student Pugwash USA Eddins, From Attributes to Insights. schools. IMSA student Noah Rosenberg Directors. George Milauskas, Learning Through of Chicago was the top scorer in the tour- Anthony Tosi, "90, Beloit College, Problems, and Titu .Andreescu. nament. w as aw aided a 1 992 PICAS Student Matliematical Induction: An Elegant and for Japanese and is A team of 15 students finished first in Language Fellowship Poweiful Method (fourth annual University in Illinois in the Knowledge Master Open attending Kansai Gaidai Metropolitan Mathematics Club competition held in December. The team Osaka, Japan, this semester. Conference, Flossmoor, IL). placed 10th out of 1.614 schools in the Nancy Young, '89. University of Mark Running, music teacher. v\as nation. Illinois-Urbana. received the Outstanding of District VII inaugurated as president Award. Adam Duston of Palatine. Genevieve Graduate in East Asian Studies of the Illinois Music Educators Lakier of Deeifiekl. Toshio Kimura of Association during the recent all-state Des Plaines and Abbey Scott of music festival in Peoria. Metamora, were named outstanding dele- Social worker Cheryl McGuirk and gates at Model United Nations at the biology teacher Dr. Susan Styer present- University of Chicago Jan. 28-31. Only ed Girls and Self-Esteem and Trends in 48 students out of 1800 nationwide were Math cmd Science Feb. 6 at a conference so named. co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women and

St. Charles C.U.S.D. #303. Mr. Pritchard Goes to Washington

In addition to sightseeing and intensive MSA senior Matt Pritchard said he Memorial and the Capitol. However, he sessions on the federal government, wasn't the only person in Washington, said his most memorable experience was Pritchard met First Lady Hilary Clinton, D.C., who enjoyed mixing poHtics with watching politics in its truest form during Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, music. "Suiprisingly, there were a lot of one of the most heated Senate floor and Senators Paul Simon, Carol other student delegates who also played debates in recent history The issue Moseley Braun. John Keiry the tenor sax," he joked. was gays in the militai> ind Pete Domenici. Pritchard, a Hinckley resident, recently returned from a weeklong trip to Washington as one of two Illinois delegates to the 31st Annual United States Senate Youth Program Jan. 30-Feb. 6. Pritchard was chosen based on his academic record and involvement in student

government. This year he is IMSA's student council president.

During his trip. Pritchard visited numerous Washington landmarks including the White House, the Lincoln

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IMSA Senior Wins Prestigious Westinghouse Science Talent Search Competition

PMSA senior Elizabeth Pine appeared ing research and predict "'cool as a cucumber" speaking about future success. mushrooms to a nationwide audience "We are looking for the during an interview with CBS anchor person's potential as a scien-

Paula Zahn the morning of March 9. tist." he said. "I look for the

At an awards banquet the night before, ability to think: a certain mini- however. Pine was anything but "coor" mal amount of knowledge, of

after winning first place and a $40,000 course, but more important,

scholarship in the 52nd Westinghouse creativity, if I can discern it." Science Talent Search competition. "This (Phares, 1990)

is past exciting," she said. "This is shock!" Many previous w inners ha\e That evening. Pine became the eighth gone on to positions of national female to win first prize in the nation's and international leadership in oldest science competition for high their respective fields. Pine school students. In her award-winning now joins the ranks of previous research project, "A Mushrooming Westinghouse winners who Expose," Pine used DNA sequencing have won five Nobel prizes, technologies to demonstrate that two two Fields Medals in mathe- kinds of fungi which now are classified matics, eight MacAnhur separately and appear very different are Fellowships and two National in fact each other's closest relatives. Medals of Science. In addition. As one of 40 national finalists. Pine 28 Westinghouse winners are attended a five-day Science Talent members of the National Institute in Washington, D.C. March 4-9 Academy of Sciences, three where she was judged by a board of eight are members of the National distinguished scientists. One was Nobel Academy of Engineering and Laureate Glenn Seaborg who said the 51 are Sloan Rese;u'ch Fellows. competition looks to recognize outstand- The days following the

competition proved to be a EHziihetli Pine deiiion^iitiii iwurd-winning SIDE "mushrooming" experience for ii'sc'dich Icchii'uiiu's. Pine as she was interviewed by

Admissions Invitations 3 state, national and international media. Since then the public attention has possible for me to achieve success in sci- IMPACT II Teacher Network 3 subsided, but the effects of being a ence," he said. (Phares, 1990) Mentorship Research 6 Westinghouse winner may vei7 well last a Pine, who will attend Harviud Univer- lifetime. sity, plans to major in biological research. Miss Illinois American Coed 8 "Winning the Westinghouse Scholarship

Special Events 4. 3 made all the difference in my life," .said Dr. Phares. T. ( 1990). Scckm}^ and Fimlmii Scieiia Paul Teschan, the first winner, 1942. "Even Taleni: A 50-year Hisioiy aj the Wextiimlioiise Summer 'AD' Ventures 3 more impoiiant, however, winning gave me Scieiiee Taleni Search. Pittsburgh: Westing- Trailblazers 7 an absolutelv tremendous sense that it was house Electric Corporation. r^lMSA

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 1500 West Sullivan Road From the Aurora. Illinois 60506-1000 708/907-5000 Executive BOARD OF TRUSTEES Director President James D. Pearson President Aurora Industries

Vice President Dr. Leon Lederman, Nobel Laureate Direcrcr Emeritus Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Trustees John Baird Teacher of Physics Quincy High School Dear Members of the IMSA Community.

G. Carl Ball Chairman of the Board we prepare to complete the Academy's seventh school year. 1 would like to George J. Ball. Incorporated As Dr. Larry Braskamp report on several recent highlights. Education Dean, College of This spring, the Academy's strategic planning team reconvened to complete another University of Illinois at Chicago annual review and update of our strategic plan. The new plan, which is now in draft Fred Conforti President form, strengthens the institution's commitment to the transfonnation of mathematics BRK Electronics and science teaching and learning. Faculty, staff, parents, students and community Forest Etheredge fall Retired State Senator members will work this summer and to develop action plans: afterwards, the entire Instructor. Aurora University strategic plan will be presented to the board of trustees for consideration and approval.

Sheila Griffin After that, more information on the new plan, which proposes several significant Director of Corporate Advertising Worldwide Motorola Incorporated changes, will be shared in NOVA.

Cary Israel In terms of private sector support. I am delighted to report that this has been a record Executive Director year for the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education. With several weeks remaining Illinois Community College Board in this fiscal year, the already has raised approximately $1.2 million, Gary D. Jewel IMSA Fund Superintendent of Schools surpassing the previous record (last year) of $964,000. More information on the IMSA Aurora West School District #129 Fund's success will be reported in the next issue of NOVA. Robert Leininger State Superintendent We enjoyed hosting CNN Science and Technology News May 5. CNN filmed State Board of Education several labs and classes for a feature on IMSA and science education. John McEachem Jr. On a personal note, as we bid a fond farewell to the Class of 1993. 1 would like to President Wayne Circuits Incorporated thank our seniors and their parents for their support and commitment during the past

Dr. David Mintzer three years. Members of the Class of 1993 have distinguished themselves in many Professor ofMechanical Engineering. success in all their future endeavors. Physics and Astronomy ways, and we wish them happiness and Northwestern University

Jesus Manuel Sosa Sincerely. Interdeparttnental Manager Department of Language and Cultural Education Public k^ Chicago Schools

Marvin Strunk Retired President and Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Pace Marshall. Ph.D. Madison Bank & Trust Company Executive Director Dr. Richard Wagner Executive Director State Board of Higher Education

Dr. Benjamin Williams Principal Percy Julian Junior High School. Oak Park

NOVA is published quarterly by the IMSA Communications Office.

Editor Catherine C. Veal

Staff Writer Brenda Buschbacher IMPACT II Teaching Network Expands; IMSA Sponsors Network Conference

In addition to serving Illinois students Donors include Continental Bank and teachers through Summer (Chicago). Central Illinois Public Service 'AD'Veutures. the IMSA-administered Company (Springfield). Gary-Wheaton

IMPACT II network has awarded adaptor Bank (Aurora). Household International. and disseminator teaching awai'ds to anoth- Inc. (Prospect Heights) and Washington er 248 Illinois teachers. For the first time, National Insurance (E\'anston). many IMPACT II teachers presented their This spring. 57 disseminator awai'ds were award-winning projects at a statewide given to 1 10 teachers and 65 adaptor awLii'ds Teacher's Network Conference May 22. were given to 138 teachers. Some of the

IMPACT II. a national program, began awards went to individual teachers, while in 1979 and now operates in 26 sites others were given to teams of teachers. throughout the country. Its purpose is to Disseminator awards enable public promote excellence in elementary and school elementary and secondary teach- secondary education by networking ers to share their successful programs teachers and their innovative ideas. with colleagues through annual catalogs, Nearly 800 teachers are members of workshops, conferences, and interschool

Illinois' IMPACT II program which visits. Adaptor awards support other focuses on mathematics and science teachers who want to use these programs Siciind gnulers from Hull Sclnml in An. Iciini about Illinois nnnnnials from cm n education and is funded primarily by the in their classrooms. \\inni}ig IMPACT II program tlcvclopa, State Board of Education. For more information on IMPACT II. llii'ir teacher. Lenorc Nicr IMSA also receives support for addi- contact Martha Taylor at (708) 907-5100. tional grants from the private sector.

IMSA Invites Students to Summer 'AD'Ventures; Adds Teacher Training Workshop

This summer IMSA once again will curiicukmi and learn how thinking logs Summer 'AD'Veutures in action and welcome 180 Illinois students to can be used for instruction and assess- practice an instructional task assignment its Summer AD'Veiitures iit Mathe- ment purposes. In the field experience, which thc\ designed durins: the seminar. matics. Scietice and Techitology July 6-July 10. participants will observe program. The first session, for 80 students entering grades 7-8. will be held at IMSA July 7-16. The second, for 100 students entering grades 9-10, will be IMSA Invites 8th Sophomore Class held at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston July 6-18. Eastern, which A total of 230 students from throughout Illinois ha\ e been invited to enroll this first was used as a test site last year, is fall as members of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's (IMSA) part of IMSA's ongoing study of the eighth sophomore class. Chosen from a total of 714 applicants from 399 schools. potential for off-campus programming. the invited Class of 1996 represents 170 schools and 132 communities throughout Summer also will be an "adventure"' the state. for teachers and administrators as IMSA Students offered admission include 1 10 girls and 120 boys. The ethnic distribu- holds its first Sunuuer 'AD'Veutures tion of the invited class is Hispanic 7%, black 1 3%, Asian 26% and white 54'^. Teacher's Workshop. The workshop will This reflects continued progress in recrnidng and admitting a greater number of feature a five-day seminar and a fi\ e-day underrepresented minorities. field experience. The average SAT mathematics and verbal scores for the invited class are 635

In the seminar. June 28-July 2, and 535 respectively. This compares to the national average for college-bound participants will study the design and seniors of 476 and 423. development oi Summer 'AD'Veutures Hundreds Attend IMSA FUND FOR Special Events ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION (See photos on page 5)

and supporters BOARD OF DIRECTORS Friends of the Illinois • On May 4. Dr. Richard Garwin. IBM President Mathematics and Science Academy Fellow at the Thomas J. Watson James R. Thompson enjoyed several special events this spring. Chairman Research Center in New York, gave the Examples included: Winston & Strawn second annual Richard L. Horwitz

Executive Vice President Lecture on Ethics for • On April 20. IMSA welcomed donors IMSA seniors, Donald E. Nordlund staff members and alumni, Retired and members the and friends Cliairman and Chief Executive Offic, of local business and Staley Continenta], Inc. and family of Rich Horwitz. civic community to the dedication of The lecture series Vice President the Grainger Inventors" Workshop. is held in memory of D. Chet McKee Auroran Rich Horwitz. IMSA's first The workshop, funded by a grant of President and Cliief Executive Officer legal counsel, who Copley Memorial Hospital $325,000 from The Grainger died in August 1990. Garwin is a consultant to the U.S. Secretary/Tri Foundation of Skokie. provides an area PaulJ. O'HoUaren government on military and for students to "tinker" and build equip- health care Director General technologies, arms control, and science Moose International ment needed for their research. and public policy. • On May 3. IMSA hosted a State-of-the- Linda Anderson John E. Jones • On May 14, Nobel Prize- winning Academy reception in Springfield for physi- Civic Leader President. Chairman and cist Dr. Leon Lederman held a book- Chief Executive Officer Illinois legislators, legislative staff Roger E. Anderson CBI Industries signing for IMSA students, staff Retired Chairman and members and other government offi- Chief ExecMive Office Dr. Leon members, parents and alumni. auto- M. Ledemian. cials. The reception, supported by the He Continental Bank of Nobel Laureate graphed copies of his new book. The Chicago Director Emeritus IMSA Fund, was held in the Illinois Fermi National God Particle: If the Universe is the G. Carl Ball State Librarv Atrium. Accelerator Laboratory Chairman of the Board Answer. What is the Question'.' George J. Ball Company Steven H. Lesnik Chairman atid Chief Marjorie Craig Benton Executive President Offiicer Lesnik and Company Chapin Hall Center for Children Gordon R. Lohman University of Chicago President and Chief IMSA Fund Board Executive Annual Officer Meeting Michael J. Birck Amsted President Industries, Inc.

Tellabs, Inc. Ronald L. Nico! Vice President Richard H. Brown The Boston President Consulting Group Illinois Bell

lames D. Pearson Willard Bunn 111 President Chairman and Cliief Aurora Industries Executive Officer Banc One Illinois James T. Schaefer Corporation Real Estate Consultant

Dr. Floyd English Hany C. Stonecipher President and Chief President and Chief Executive Offiicer Executive Officer Andrew Corporation Sundstrand Corporation

Clifford L. Greenwalt Richard Wellek President and Chief President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Officer Central Illinois Public Varlen Corporation Service Company William J. White Susan S. Horwitz President. Chairman and President and Chief Chief E.xecutive Offiicer Executive Officer Bell & Howell Company Aurora National Bank

Leon Jackson President Multi-Fac Coiporation

Director of Institutional .Advancement Ted Parizc IMSA E.u'ctilive Director Dr Srepliciiuc Ptu e sluill Mai {a tilt i ) tlwiil

~~Sen. Kenneth Hall (left) and attorney Vaii.qlin Barber at a recent IMSA IMSA 's diverse student body with Illinois Iciiislalors.~~

~~eception for Illinois Iciiislators ami other i^ovcrnnicnt ofjiciaLs.~~

~~Dr Richard Garuni chats null IM.S.\ '.cnioryh'lhnvin:^ his /<< /((, Dr. Leon Lcdernuin siy.ns copies of Ins new hook for admiring " "Ethics in .Action lor Ethics Inaction). IMSA fans.~~

~~Grainger Inventors' Workshop Dedication~~

~~Pholiiv by Cathv Veal Mentorship Students Dazzle University Researchers and Undergraduates~~

MSA's mentorship program has I turned out to be a match made in heaven. ..the ideal mairiage between classroom learning and real-world research. For the second year in a row. students involved in IMSA's mentorship program were the only high school students in the country invited to partici- Joseph Arias Rachel Bun Beth Guerra Apinya Lertratanakul pate in the National Conference on We\t Biookhu Rovkford Vernon Hills Darien Undergraduate Research, held March

25-27 at the University of Utah. This year, 12 students presented their research at the conference (see right). These and 107 other students conducted their research in IMSA's mentorship program, an optional cocunicular acti\ i- ty. In this program, students work on site Otinar Pnnce\ ac Matt Pritchaid Tanya Reddick Rebecca Reichert every sixth school day with scientists and Chicago HunUcx Cnstiil Lake scholars in coiporations. educational institutions and laboratories in the Chicagoland area. Mentorship coordinator Dr. Peggy

Connolly said it is an honor for IMSA students to present their work alongside students from major research universities. "It is very gratifying to see students Sophia Williams Jim Young recognized for their work by authorities Cliicago Bourhonnais in the research field," Connolly said. "What better way to top off the year than with a celebration before fellow students program began in 1989-90. 28 students under the guidance of mentor Dr. Jeffrey and researchers who value their dedica- participated. This year. 1 19 students Doering. biology department. Loyola tion, tenacity, curiosity and contributions participated in 38 sites. University. Williams worked on genetic to the field of research." Some of the new sites this school year mapping studies of chromosome 21 in The National Conference on included Aurora University. Central hopes of better understanding why Down Undergraduate Research brings together DuPage Rehabilitation Center. Tellabs. Syndrome occurs. more than 1 .000 undergraduates and Chicago College of Pharmacy. Numerical Williams said working on site with faculty advisors who are involved in Algorithms Group. Wyler's Children's researchers differs from classroom scholarly and scientific research. Hospital and the Dial Coiporation. learning because the effects are more

Representatives from more than 200 At several mentorship sites, research far-reaching. colleges and universities attended the opportunities continue during the summer "You feel like you have a responsibili- conference. Students introduced their months. Loyola University, which pilot- ty and that what you do effects other research in oral and poster presentations ed the si.\-week summer mentorship in people and not just yourself." Williams and artistic peiformances. 1 990. expanded its program to support said. "Your work has to be quality and The IMSA students' projects covered six students this summer in various your experiments can not be rushed." topics in ecology and evolution, physics, research positions. In addition. Southern She also said that working with a astronomy, computer technology, Illinois University Medical School and mentor really makes her feel part of a immunology and other fields. Argonne Labs will support IMSA team. "The mentor doesn't know what's students in summer research positions. going to happen or what kind of results IMSA Mentorship Program Grows should be produced." Williams said. Over the past few years, the number of Students Reap Rewards of Research "So in a sense you're both working mentorship sites, students and mentors Sophia Williams, a senior from through it together." has increased significantly. When the Chicago, participated in mentorship — — T R A L B L A Z E R S

State and National Rick Bryant, coordinator of the office IMSA students received the highest Leadership of college counseling/career develop- team score in the nation on the American ment, recently was elected to a three-year High School Mathematics Exam. In addi- Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, execu- term on the board of directors of the tion, eight students were among the 150 tive director, was one of six international National Consortium for Specialized nationally who qualified to take the USA experts interviewed by The Wall Street Secondary Schools of Mathematics. Mathematical Olympiad (USAMOl: two

Journal for a special section on "nurtur- Science and Technology. of these Chris Jeris of Naper\ ille and ing high-tech genius." published May 24. Stephen Wang of St. Charles—are teacher Mathematics Charles among the final 24 nationwide chosen for Mathematics teacher Titu Andreescu Hamberg has been appointed to the summer training for the USAMO. has been appointed a staff member at the COMAP (Consortium for Mathematics four-week training session of the United and Its Applications) Advisory Board. On .April 24. a team of 27 students States Mathematical Olympiad. Training He will serve as the NCTM (National captured first place in the 1993 Illinois will be held at the United States Militan Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Council of Teachers of Mathematics

~~Academy at West Point. NY. June 8-July 6. representative to the board which (ICTM) State Math Contest.~~

publishes many mathematics materials at Styer co- junior Deller of Biology teacher Dr. Susan the secondary and college level. IMSA Jenny presented a workshop entitled Can You Carbondale was one of only 75 high Make Sense of This? for middle-school Dr. Raymond Dagenais, coordinator school students nationwide to receive a girls March 13 at Waubonsee for professional development, recently 1993 Younger Scholars award sponsored Community College in Sugar Gro\e. IL. was installed as president of the Delta by the National Endowment for the

Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. an Humanities. The award will support nine Fraga, social science teacher. Mike honor society in education. weeks of full-time research this summer panelist the Work-in-Progress was a on at Southern Illinois Uni\ersity in Roundtahle On American Indian History Carbondale. at the annual conference of the Student and Staff Organization of American Historians Achievements IMSA junior Kristina Cook of Vernon April 15-16 in Anaheim. CA. Hills was awarded a Mazda National Foi' the third year in a row. a team of Scholarship to live as an exchange student biology teacher, John Thompson, 15 IMSA students won the 1993 Illinois in Japan for eight weeks this summer. presented Alternate Assessments in Science Olympiad state championship

Science Instruction at a Burbank School held April 3. District #111 professional development Alumni Achievements program April 27. Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, execu- tixe director, received the VanMilier Michael Peil, "90. Wake Forest Ph> sics teacher Dr. Mark Horrell Distinguished Scholar Practitioner University, was appointed to a one-year presented Tropical ami High Latitude Award April 15 in Springfield. She is the term as editor-in-chief of the Old Gold

Climates and Vegetation Patterns of the first woman to receive the award named and Black, the WFU student newspaper. Late Cretaceous: EMainples From a received research grant in honor of Dr. Perry Evander ( Van) In addition, he a Globally Warmer Earth at a special Miller, a leading scholar in the field of to study "Urban Societies in Transition" session of the American Geophysical school administration. in Beijing. Moscow. Warsaw. Prague. Union May 24-28 in Baltimore. Md. Berlin. Amsterdam and London this A team of four IMSA students Kurt summer. Latin teacher Rose Moore conducted Gimbel of Sparland. Ashley Morgan of several immersion classes for first-year Carpenters\ille. Ryan Pierce of Aurora Amanda Kabak, '92. Boston high school Latin students at Globalfest and Russell Simmons of Barrington— is University, w as selected to head a study "93 in Bloomington. IL. March 20. one of 16 national winners in the 1993 to find the best medium in which to grind Globalfest is designed to expose students SuperQuest supercomputing competition. ceramics that will be used in space-based to various languages and the cultures of applications. Kabak is working under a their countries. English teachers Martha Regalis and grant awarded to BU's Precision Soon-Heng Lim both were awarded Engineering Laboratcjry. six-week summer fellowships from the National Endowmenl for the Hiunanities (NEH). IMSA Senior Crowned Miss Illinois American Coed

~~By Sandra S. Park, she were to win the crown. "I told~~

~~Student Writer them that I would like to speak out on issues like education." Peters~~

~~said. I crown, Senior Joy Peters of Decatur said it "When wear the was so unlike her to compete in people take notice and listen to any type of beauty pageant. Then why do what I have to say."~~

~~it? Her response: "I just decided to try it." This year at IMSA. Peters~~

~~As it turns out this was a good deci- was named Female Athlete sion, for on May 1 Peters was crowned of the Year for her outstand- Miss Illinois American Coed. ing contributions to the~~

"I would encourage anybody who was Softball, volleyball and interested in this kind of opportunity to basketball teams. She will compete, it's an incredible feeling." continue to play Softball at Peters said. She won a $1000 scholarship the University of Kansas and an ail-expense paid trip to Hawaii to in Lawrence, where she compete this summer in the national has been accepted to the pageant. Peters also won the Academic honors program. Achievement award. Although she character-

Miss American Coed is not an ordinary izes herself as a self-assured beauty pageant. Contestants are judged woman, she notes. "The on their poise and modeling of evening whole competition ga\ e me gowns, while one half of their overall even more confidence in

~~score is based on a personal interview talking to other people. and an application that includes an Communication and articu-~~

~~academic transcript. Peters was first lation are so important."~~

~~runner-up in last year's pageant.~~

Her interviewers asked a variety of Sdiuira S. Park, a senior Joy Peters. Miss Illinois American Coed, sports a questions, including three words that best from Wlieaton. is a work ir/;»i/)i.? smile for IMSA Trustee Dr. Leon Lederman. describe her ("intelligent, athletic, out- service student in the IMSA

~~going"), the most influential person in commitnicutions office.~~

~~her life ("mv mother") and her coals if~~

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~~IMSA Student On USA Mathematical Olympiad Team Wins Silver Medal in international Competition~~

~~It was the icing on the cake for the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's math team when this summer~~

Stephen Wang of St. Charles was one of six students in the nation to make the USA Mathematical Olympiad team. As a result, Wang participated in the International Mathematical Olympiad in Istanbul. Turkey. July 13-24. The U.S.

~~team competed against 7 1 other coun-~~

~~tries, placing 7th overall with two gold, two silver and two bronze medals. Wang,~~

~~v\ ho was the first IMSA student selected lor the USA IMO team and the only~~

~~Illinois representative this year, received one of the silver medals.~~

~~In addition to Wang, another IMSA~~

~~siLident, Chris Jeris. was among the 24~~

~~finalists nationwide chosen to train for~~

~~the team this summer at the United States~~

~~Military Academy in West Point, New 34. ULUSLARARASI MATEMATIK OLIMPiYATI ISTANBUL, 17.7.1993 York. In addition, IMSA math teacher Tilu Andreescu was appointed a staff~~

~~member at the four-week training session and traveled with the U.S. team to Turkey.~~

"It was a great experience to see such said. "They are all very talented so 1 Andreescu agreed, adding that in young students deal with advanced expected such results." addition to background preparation, this problems that even would challenge a This latest achievement capped the year's mathletes demonstrated an luuisu- professional mathematician." Andreescu most remarkable year yet for IMSA ally strong desire to do well.

~~"mathletes" in local, state and national A third factor, according to Eddins,~~

competitions (see box on page 6). relates to IMSA teachers" experience SIDE What made the 1992-93 school year so coaching at the national and international successful? Mathematics teacher Susan levels. Andreescu. for example, is a Ameritech Senior Open 5 Eddins said much of the credit belongs fomier coach of the Romanian Math- Class of 1993 Commencement 3 with the home schools across the state ematical Olympiad team. "We've been fortunate to hire people who have In Memoriam 8 that provide IMSA students with a strong very math background. "In Stephen's case, been especially geared toward coaching IMSA Fund 1992-93 Highlights 4 St. Charles was very supportive and gave math contests at the higher level." Eddins IMSA Leadership Conference 6 him a sound foundation. When he entered said. "They have complimented the brought NevN Donors 5 IMSA he already was at a high math coaches we already have and level," Eddins said. (continued on poge 6) Trailblazers 7 r^lMSA Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy the 1500 West Sullivaii Road From Aurora, Illinois 60506-1000 708/907-5000 Executive BOARD OF TRUSTEES Director President James D. Pearson President Aurora Industries

~~Vice President Dr. Leon Lederman. Nobel Laureate Director Emeritus Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory~~

~~Trustees John Baird Teacher of Physics Quincy High School Dear Members of the IMSA Community,~~

~~G. Carl Ball Cliciirman of the Board s our seventh year and begin our eighth. I like to review George J. Ball, Incorporated /a\ we complete would~~

Dr. Larry Braskamp ^i^ some of the summer highlights at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Dean, College of Education Academy. University of Illinois at Chicago We enjoyed hosting students in grades 7-10 from throughout Illinois for our Summer Fred Conforti President "AD' Ventures in Mathematics. Science and Technology program. For the second year, BRK Electronics this program was held in two sites-at IMSA and at Eastern Illinois University. In Sherry R. Eagle Superintendent addition to Summer 'AD'Ventures students, we enjoyed hosting students from Aurora West School District #129 Chicago, East St. Louis and Joliet, participants in our Challenge programs for talented Forest Etheredge minority students. Retired State Senator Instructor, Aurora University In August, the Center for Problem-Based Learning sponsored the week-long Neison

Sheila Griffin and Bette Hairis Institute on problem-based learning. We are deeply grateful for the Director of Business Assessment support from The Harris Family Foundation which has enabled the Center to expand Motorola Incorporated teacher training and research. Gary Israel Executive Director Internally, as we welcome our new sophomores, the Class of 1996. we also are Illinois Community College Board engaged in a search for a new principal. This summer, Mr. John Court, who served Robert Leininger State Superintendent with great distinction as IMSA's principal from 1987-1993. accepted a new position at State Board of Education Glenbrook South High School. Mr. Court's leadership and service will be greatly

John McEachem Jr. missed by our community. While our search for a new principal is under way. we are President Wayne Circuits Incorporated delighted that Mr. Harold Burshtan. former principal of Wheaton North High School,

Dr. David Mintzer has joined our staff as interim principal. Professor of Mechanical Engineering. fall, will new action plans to address Physics and Astronomy This members of the IMSA community develop Northwestern University changes in the strategic plan proposed last spring by the strategic planning team. Jesus Manuel Sosa Most significantly, the new strategic plan strengthens IMSA's commitment to the Interdepartmental Manager Department of Language and transformation of teaching and learning in mathematics and science. We welcome the Cultural Education challenges that lie ahead and look forward to working in partnership with others Chicago Public Schools throughout our state and nation who share the dream. Marvin Slrunk Retired President and Chief Executive Officer Madison Bank & Trust Company Sincerely, Dr. Richard Wagner Executive Director State Board of Higher Education -Tx^to y^yi^. Dr. Benjamin Williams Principal Percy Julian Junior High School, Oak Park > Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D.

~~NOVA is published quarterly by the Executive Director IMSA Communications Office.~~

~~Editor Catherine C. Veal Writer Brenda Buschbacher Class of 1993 Celebrates Commencement~~

Proud parents, relatives and friends But we expect more— we want to cultivate new and expanded resources and packed Aurora's Paramount Arts an awareness of the social and political programs made possible by state and Centre June 5 to see members of the deeds required of them." Lederman said. private sector support—resources such as Illinois Mathematics and Science In addition. Lederman advised gradu- the ProQuest computer system, the Academy's (IMS A) largest graduating ates to be selective when choosing their Toyota Video Production Laboratory, the class receive their diplomas. college courses. "Look for scientists who Grainger Inventors" Workshop, the Nobel Laureate and IMSA trustee Dr. teach science in the light of the history of Strategies for Success Center, the Natural Leon Lederman gave the commencement human thought. Look for humanities Helpers program, and yes. a new cafete- address to the 2 1 3-member Class of teachers who have the broader view-- ria," she said. 1993. Lederman. one of IMSA's founding who recognize that Faraday was at least Student speakers Liv Gjcstvang of fathers, spoke of his hopes for the future as influential in human history as Rockford and Andrew Pitcher of through his comments from the past, Wordsworth or Napoleon-but that we Morrison credited IMSA for creating an made during the ground-breaking cere- cannot come to grips with our heritage environment that enabled them to learn mony for the first IMSA residence hall without having an appreciation of all the from their fellow classmates. in 1986. intellectual cunents that shape our "At IMSA I learned to sit back and

"If we do things right, they will be world." he said. listen, not because I should but because aware of what we really e.xpect of them: Reflecting on the past three years at I wanted to. and I was amazed by the to be creative scientists-yes; to be superb IMSA. Executive Director Dr. Stephanie voices of my peers: voices from all over engineers-of course: to be brilliant neuro- Pace Marshall noted some of the special Illinois: cultures from all over the world, surgeons and research the origins of life opportunities the Class of 1993 enjoyed. of all colors and styles and beliefs." and aging, to advance the technology of "This senior class benefitted greatly from Gjestvang said. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, to Pitcher added, "The cultural perspec- help our industries compete in an ever tives they (my classmates) brought to the more challenging environment--all this. (Continued on ptii^e S)

~~IMSA finidiiiiti'.s Jasmuiv Huang of JoUct and Jennifer Soiiaito ofPalos Park. IMSA Fund Tops $5 Million; IMSA FUND FOR ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION Exceeds $1 Million in 1992-93~~

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ~ he Illinois President ^ Mathematics and legislative staff members and other James R. Thompson L, Science Academy Fund for govemment officials. Chairmon Winston & Strawn Advancement of Education raised a ' Mini-grants totaling 57,000 for IMSA record $1,365,762 from the private sector Vice Executive President employees to implement their Donald E.Nordlund in 1992-93, a 41% increase over last Relived Cluvmuui and Chief Executive Officer creative ideas that support IMSA's year's total. This included the Academy's Slaiey Continental, Inc. mission. largest private sector grant to date, Vice President

D. Chet McKee $750,000 for the Center for Problem- ' Contributions ($8,000) from five President and Chief Exec itive Offiicer Based Learning from The Harris Family Illinois corporations to fund IMPACT Copley Memorial Hospit 1 Foundation of Northbrook. II teaching grants for educators in Secretary/Treasurer The record fundraising year pushed the their PaulJ. O'Hollaren service areas. Director General Fund over the S5 million mark for its

Moose International ' Pre-curtain reception and benefit history. performance of Miss Saiiion attended Directors Among other Fund-related highlights Linda Anderson* Dr. Leon M, Ledemian. by 400 guests. in 1992-93, Ted Parge, director of institu- Civic Leader Nobel Laureate Director tional advancement, cited the following: Emeritus ' $75,000 grant from the Caterpillar Roger E. Anderson* Fermi National • Public lectures given by world- Retired Chairman and Accelerator Laboratory Foundation to support unique profes- Chief Executive Offlcet renowned physicist Dr. Edward sional development opportunities for Continental Bank of Steven H. Lesnik Teller attended by some 1000 Chicago Chief Executive Officer IMSA teachers Kemper Lesnik Illinoisians. G. Carl Ball Organization Chainnan of the Board ' $60,000 in computer software from Ball, Inc. • Dedication of the Grainger Inventors' GeorgeJ. Gordon R. Lohman Novell, Inc., to upgrade IMSA President and Chief Marjorie Craig Benton Workshop attended by donors and networks Executive Offiwer President members of the local business Amsted Industries. Inc. and Chapin Hall Center for civic community. ' $25,000 in fiber optic cable from Children Ronald L. Nicol Illinois Bell to increase IMSA's University of Chicago Vice President The Boston Consulting • State-of-the-Academy reception held capacity to broadcast classes and Michael J. Birck Group President in Springfield for Illinois legislators. special lectures

Tellabs. Inc. James D. Pearson President Richard H. Brown Aurora Industries Vice Chairman Ameritech Corporation James T. Schaefer Real Estate Consultant Willard Bunn III Chainnan and Chief Susan S. Schanlaber Executive Officer Chairman of the Board Banc One Illinois and President Corporation Aurora National Bank

~~Dr. Floyd English Harry C. Stonecipher President and Chief Chainnan. President and Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Andrew Corporation Sundstrand Corporation~~

~~Clifford L. Greenwalt Richard Weliek President and Chief President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Offiicer Central Illinois Public Varlen Corporation Service Company~~

~~William J. White Leon Jackson President. Chainiuvi and President Chief Executive Offiicer Mulli-Fac Corporation Bell & Howeti Company~~

~~John E. Jones Chairman of the Board. President ami Chief Executive Officer CBI Industries Supported by The Horns Fmnily Fdiduliilion. the Center for Prohleii}-Biised Leaniiiii; .spon-~~

~~Director of Institutional .Advancement sored a teacher tniiiiiiii; institute in Chictiifo this summer attended In' educalins from Illinois | Ted Parge and other states.~~

*Honorary Members Ameritech Foundation Awards $30,000 to IMSA Golf Tournament Contribution to Enhance School Technology

~~The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy was one of three not-for-profit organizations named to share a $90,000 contribution awarded~~

~~by the Ameritech Foundation in connec- tion with the 1993 Ameritech Senior Open golf tournament. The tournament, held the week of July~~

~~12 at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora, featured golfing legends Arnold Palmer and Chi Chi Rodriquez. In addition. Chicago Bulls superstar Michael~~

Jordan teamed up with Palmer to pla\ in the pro-am event. IMSA. the Chicago Child Care Sociei> and the Jane Addams Hull House Association each received S30.000 from the Ameritech Foundation, which has made contributions during the golf tournament for the past five years. "Ameritech shares with these groups a commitment to make the Chicago area a better place by strength-

~~ening families and educating the Bti.skcrhtill Mipeiskir Michael JurUiii ,lrc\v iraml cmwiLs in the IW3 Anicihcch Senior Open~~

young." said Richard H. Brown, presi- pni-am event. IMSA was one oj tliree Clneai;(i area iiri:ani:inii)ns to benefit from tliis year's dent of the Ameritech Foundation and tonrnanient. board member of the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education.

"We are focusing our philanthropic piloting the use of telecommunications teachers across the state, thereby making support entirely in the Chicago area so technology. a greater impact on mathematics and we can make a more profound and "Our goal is to use telecommunications science education." dramatic impact on the quality of life in technology as a tool to transform teach- Ameritech. founding sponsor and orga- the community." he said. ing and learning in mathematics and nizer of the Senior PGA Tour event, this Ted Parge. IMSA director of institu- science." Parge said. "By using this tech- year increased the first-place prize from tional advancement, thanked Ameritech nology. IMSA's academic and external $75,000 to $90,000. thereby increasing

~~for recosnizins IMSA as a leader in programs could reach more students and its charitable contribution.~~

~~The IMSA Fund welcomes the following first-time coiporate and foundation donors of $500 or more (February 15-Jul\ 30. 1993) to the Council for Educational IMSA Fund Distinction in Illinois:~~

~~' Welcomes Ameritech Corporation ' Lachman Technology~~

~~' New Donors Computer Associates International. Inc ' RJR Nabisco Foundation~~

' Consolidated Communications. Inc. ' The NutraSweet Company Charitable Trust ' Helene Curtis Industries. Inc. Olympiad Team {vontunwd fiom page 1) additional strength at the higher level." The winning combination of home school preparation, student desire and talent, and IMSA faculty support paid off in big ways in 1992-93. Led by Wang, Jeris and Patrick Keenan of McHenry. IMSA had the highest team score in the nation on the American High School Math Exam. Although competitions are not the primary focus of IMSA's math program, Eddins said they are good opportunities for growth. "There is a lot of learning that goes on in an interesting and fun way during competitions," Eddins said. "We have students who are the strong leaders but also have students who are very supportive of one another during competitions."

Andreescu believes the future is bright. He said he hopes Wang and Jeris will use their firsthand experience to help coach IMSA students for international competition next year. He predicts they will do as well or better, but says they need to work on a few areas first. "We need to work on our geometry," he said. "The Eastern Europeans and Chinese excel in this area and we do not stress it as much in the United States."

Organizational change, personnel presented in many different formats motivation, integrative teaching including group workshops, concurrent and learning, quality review and parent- sessions, issue sessions and team ing were just some of the topics explored sessions. In addition, four general by 270 Illinois educators during IMSA's sessions were held by prominent educa-

1993 Leadership Conference June 23-24 tors from throughout the country. Other in Naperville. speakers during the conference included 270 Educators Teachers, principals, superintendents, educators from various Illinois school board members, parents and other partici- Attend IMSA districts and representatives from pants in the IMSA/Motorola University Motorola and the American Association District Learning Leadership Team Leadership of School Administrators. (DLLT) initiative came from all areas of Following the conference, participants Illinois to attend the conference entitled Conference were asked to evaluate the sessions and "Expanding Capacity for Continuous Improvement." speakers. In addition, they were asked to The DLLT initiative seeks to improve provide recommendations on how to mathematics, science and technology improve future conferences. education through a systemwide restruc- As a follow-up to the conference, a turing and change process. proceedings document will be mailed to

~~During the conference, topics were all participating district teams. T R A I L B L A 2 E R S~~

~~State and National Student and Staff Leadership Achievements~~

Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, execu- Physics teacher Margaret Park gave Physics teacher Patrick LaMaster tive director, traveled to Russia July 12- a presentation entitled Biophysics an was one of ten teachers to receive the 25 to investigate possible collaborations Aesthetic Experience: Breaking Illinois Science Teachers Association

~~among the Association for Supervision Conventional Discipline Boundaries in Award of Excellence in Secondary~~

~~and Curriculum Development. Russian the Sciences at the 1993 International Science Teaching. He was selected by a~~

educators and IMSA. In addition, a Faculty Development Conference June committee of science teachers, professors possible partnership between IMSA and 28- July 7 in Colorado. and professionals based on his teaching achievements in 1993. a similar residential school for mathemat-

ics and science in Novosibirsk. Siberia, Dr. Christian Nokkentved. social A team of 15 students captured fifth science teacher, is serving on the World was explored. place in the 1993 National Science History Curriculum Development Project Olympiad held May 21-22 in Pueblo. In August, the Center for Problem- at the Uni\'ersity of Illinois - Chicago. Colorado. One student received 2nd Based Learning. IMSA. sponsored a five- place in the nation in the qualitative anal- day workshop at the Chicago Hilton and ysis category and another received 3rd Towers Hotel. Approximately 80 educa- place in the designer genes categoiy. tors from across the country attended the

summer workshop to learn how to design The IMSA Titan Dance Squad and implement problem-based learning received three trophies at the Universal activities for K-12 classrooms. Dance Association competition held August 3-6 at Augustana College. As a result, the team qualified for the national

championships at SeaWorld in Orlando. Social science teaclie Florida, in February. Bernard Hollister received the Oliver S. Joseph Arias of West Brooklyn was Foster Award from one of only 60 juniors nationwide chosen lite Illinois State to attend a 1993 Telluride Association Historical Society for summer program at Cornell University. outstanding contributions to the study and Alumni Achievements teachini; of state and Jennifer Mawdsley. '90. University local history of Illinois, was awarded a summer intern- in Illinois. ship at the Solid State Technology Center He is con- \ in Pennsylvania through the gratiilaled Summer by Carolyn Research Program at AT & T Bell

~~Kelly, last Laboratories. year's Sendhil Revuluri. '90. University of recipient. Chicago, was appointed a staff member~~

~~at the training session of the United~~

~~Slates Physics Olympics, held at the College of William and Mary. July 6-18.~~

~~Laura Kozlevcar. '89. graduated from Purdue University and received a fellowship from the Howard Hughes Medical~~

~~Institute to pursue graduate work in~~

microbiology at the University of California-San Diego. She was one of only 25 students to receive the fellowship. CommenCeiTieilt (contiiuicil froin jnii;e 3) conversations we had were so different from my own. that they forced me to examine my own behefs. Learning from the great diversity of people here made me a better person, a much more complete person."" Following certification by Principal John D. Coim that members of the Class of 1993 had met graduation requirements, students received diplomas from IMSA Trustee Jack McEachern and commencement medallions from Dr. Marshall.

~~^^^HJ^PTTj^^^^l This issue of NOVA HE '^^1 is dedicated in loving memoiy of~~

~~DANIELLE J. MCTEE, f-'/H IMSA Class of 1993~~

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~~Szech. wild died in 1992. was a member of IMSA 's Class of 1993. The playground, fimded by herfamily andfriends, was~~

~~dedicated in the spring.~~

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