IMSA Students to Participate in Panel Discussion on Atomic Age
For Immediate Release, January 1999
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AURORA -- A unique confrontation will take place at the Chicago Historical Society on Saturday, January 30th at 2:30 p.m. between four "21st Century scientists" and three very distinguished 20th Century scientists. The event is free with admission to the museum.
The "21st Century scientists," IMSA students Sean Smith of Decatur, Eunjoe Ahn of Warrenville, Mathew Baumgart of DeKalb and Abidemi Adeboje of Dolton, will participate in the panel discussion Scientific Studies: The Atomic Age with 20th Century scientists Robert Sachs of the University of Chicago Physics Department, Professor Al Wattenberg of the University of Illinois (and member of the original Manhattan project team), and Professor Robert Gomer of the University of Chicago Chemistry Department. Dr. Leon M. Lederman, IMSA resident scholar and winner of the Nobel Prize in physics will moderate the discussion.
Issues that may be raised by the "21st Century scientists" include the future of scientific discovery, the most promising fields of scientific research, the mismanagement of technology and its detrimental effects on the environment and scientists who work on weapons of mass destruction.
This program focuses on the history of the Atomic Age in Chicago by presenting the scientific, social and cultural history of the Atomic Age as a point of discussion. The event is part of Project Millennium, a yearlong initiative among cultural and educational organizations designed to promote discussion, reflection and celebration of Chicago.
Located in Aurora, Illinois, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) is an internationally-recognized pioneering educational institution created by the State to develop talent and stimulate excellence in teaching and learning in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. More than 14,000 teachers and 20,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from IMSA's professional development and enrichment programs. IMSA serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy leadership and action research.