Outcomes of Student Inquiry and Research
"Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another."
IMSA students are rightfully proud of participating in Student Inquiry and Research as a means for taking ownership of and direct responsibility for their own learning. Some of the particularly important benefits of independent learning experiences gained through the Student Inquiry and Research program may be difficult to observe or measure.
However, there are also many tangible outcomes of Student Inquiry and Research: these are richly varied and exciting in their results, impact, and potential for leading to new opportunities. One very tangible result for each student participating in Student Inquiry and Research is the completed project. Specimens from sample investigations and abstracts of past investigations undertaken by SIR students will inspire the reader with the creativity and ingenuity involved in Student Inquiry and Research.
For students who wish to extend the reach of their Student Inquiry and Research experience beyond the halls of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, possibilities abound. These students make significant contributions through publication in professional journals, presentation at research conferences, creation of novel programs, and discovery of innovative techniques. External achievements stemming from Student Inquiry and Research investigations are remarkable. Additional opportunities to leverage investigation skills and results are plentiful.