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Visit our Show Photos section! We have just posted pictures from our past shows, States of Matter and Chemical Reactions and Air and Pressure, as well as a few from our 2005 show, Force and Inertia!

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It takes a lot of work to put on an IMSA on Wheels show. Meet some of the people that make every show so special, and learn about what they do:

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Karla Schmidt

Karla is a senior working on IMSA on Wheels as her senior research project. Last year, she organized the IMSA on Wheels Intersession, the training grounds for many of the new presenters. This year, along with Stephanie and Justin, she is doing the IMSA on Wheels DVD.

- 3 Year Veteran

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Justin Chiou

Justin is in his final year at IMSA, and working hard with the team on the IMSA on Wheels DVD. This year, it's Volume 3: Force and Inertia. He wrote this show last year with Terry and Stephanie.

- 3 Year Veteran

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Stephanie Song

My name is Stephanie, and I come from Salem, a small town in southern Illinois. I am eighteen years old and am in twelveth grade. During my spare time, I listen to lots of Asian music and watch Taiwanese dramas with my sister. I also read fantasy and science fiction books. In the summer, I love to travel to warm places with my family.

Currently, I am working with Karla and Justin on the third volume of the IMSA on Wheels DVD based on last year's science show. We have been writing scripts, filming demonstrations, and editing the scenes. Last year, I also helped write and present the third annual IMSA on Wheels show.

- 3 Year Veteran

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Terry Tao

Hi! I'm a senior, and I'm improving, rebuilding, and adding to this website for my senior research project. If you have any questions or suggestions, be sure to use the link at the bottom of each page. Last year, I developed the Force and Inertia show with Justin and Stephanie.

- 3 Year Veteran

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Meng Zhang

Hi there, my name's Meng. Right now, I'm a junior from Peoria. Two of the other juniors, James and Noelle, are working with me on building the new show, Science is Shocking! We're researching and testing demos before we write an electrifying script!!

- 2 Year Veteran

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James Niles

Hello, my name is James Niles I am a 17-year-old junior from Chicago. My hobbies are playing sports such as soccer and basketball. When I am not doing homework or studying, I like to watch movies and/or hang out with friends. My interests are mechanics and electronics such as computers.

I'm a junior who joined the team this year to help develop the new show. Our show, "Science is Shocking " will be the fourth chapter in IoW's growing program. We'll be presenting at special events and libraries.

- Debut Year

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Noelle Kwan

Hi! I’m Noelle Kwan from Rockford, Illinois! I am part of the IMSA on Wheels inquiry team with Meng Zhang and James Niles, and we wrote the show Science is Shocking~ Being part of this inquiry team allows me to express my love for kids and science by doing something that I enjoy, traveling and presenting fun science demonstrations ~

Besides participating with IMSA on Wheels, I read all kinds of classical novels and stay engaged in physical activity through fencing and jogging to exercise both body and mind. After all, we must always find something we enjoy and think through life optimistically! ~
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- Debut Year

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Qi-Yuan Gou

Hi there, my name is Qi-yuan Gou. But people just call me Q. I’m from Naperville, and went to Waubonsie Valley High School my freshman year. I’m in many clubs, including Conversational Mandarin Club and Habitats for Humanity, and am involved in Student Council.

In my free time, I like to play exercise, chill, or do stupid stuff with friends. I learned about this excellent Inquiry opportunity through Meng (another Inquiry student), and have thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience it has provided. Kevin is my partner, and together we’ve made a really cool show for middle schoolers :)
- Debut Year

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Kevin Salarda

My name is Kevin Salarda. I am a junior at the Illinois Math and Science Academy. I am on the junior IMSA on Wheels inquiry team. Our show is called Amazing Magnetism. Our show is different from the previous IoW shows because instead of presenting in front of elementary school students, we will be presenting in front of middle school students.

I live in Sparta, which is about a five hour drive from IMSA. I am on the swimming and track team, but I enjoy playing just about any sport. I used to play in the school band. I played Clarinet for Concert band, drumline for marching band, and Alto Sax for Jazz band. I am in MDC (Modern Dance Club), Glowsticking club, and ACC (Asian Cultures Club). I am a pretty big gamer. I currently play WoW (World of Warcraft) and I am starting to play Doom 3.

- Debut Year

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Michelle Kolar




Michelle is the REALLY REALLY COOL!

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Sarah "Kit" Pfeifer
Kit is a Science Specialist with the Kids Institute. She usually works with students to develop summer programs and occasionally helps out with IMSA on Wheels. Kit lives in Schaumburg with her husband and two dogs. She has an M.S. in biology and has a passion for marine biology!

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Tracy Miller

Tracy loves working with IMSA on Wheels. She gets involved with all the IMSA on Wheels projects. For two years, Tracy has helped the IMSA students create fabulous assemblies, DVDs, and this website. She lives in the area with her husband and two sons. The bittersweet part of her job is watching the IMSA on Wheels kids graduate.

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