Trailblazer Tales
Thomas A. Edison once said, If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.
Here you'll find the inspiring stories of IMSA's community members who strive each day to stretch their talents and skills so that they can shape the world around them. As they experience the joy of doing their best, they exemplify IMSA's vision of liberating genius and goodness for the world.
IMSA Graduates Study at Prestigious Jackson Laboratory
IMSA graduates Jennifer Zhan and Yi-Meng (Sally) Tan conduct cutting-edge biomedical research at The Jackson Laboratory.
IMSA Alums Work to Make the World's Software Better
As part of Coverity, Inc., Ben Chelf ('96) helps provide state-of-the-art automated source code analysis for customers as varied as the Department of Homeland Security, IBM, and NASA.
Expect Great Results and You'll Get Them ...
That's the philosophy of Dr. Sanza Kazadi (IMSA '90) toward his talented pool of teenage researchers.
Helping to Make the World Safer
While being a forensic scientist is not quite as action-packed as the actors on CSI might have you believe, for Amanda Leonard Shanbaum (IMSA '96) it is her dream job.
I Finally Understand It Now
One only needs to look at the list of books he has authored to see that Dan Frakes (IMSA '89) has made quite a name for himself since graduating from IMSA.
IMSA Graduate Dan Moorehead: Gamer, Student, Entrepreneur, CEO
Who says you have to graduate from college first before following your dreams and passions of helping others?
IMSA Graduate Tuwanda Williamson Demonstrates "Boundless Compassion" Toward World Citizens
Although Dr. Tuwanda Williamson has won many prestigious awards and accolades, it does not begin to tell the real story of her worldwide reach to others who are less fortunate.
Butterfly Hunter: IMSA Graduate Dr. Cheryl Heinz Shares Passion With Students
If you take one look at the photo of Dr. Cheryl Heinz (IMSA 89) on the website of Benedictine University, it is easy to see what she is passionate about.
IMSA Grads Revolutionize E-Commerce
It is not a stretch of the imagination to say that Paypal, an eBay Company, has revolutionized the way people do business on the Internet.
U.S. Department of State Invites IMSA Staff Member to Foster Educational Collaborations with Thailand
"At the invitation of the U.S. Department of State, IMSA Staff Member Dr. Raymond Dagenais shares and learns valuable lessons about the Thailand educational system."
Bayer Corporation Honors IMSA Excellence 2000+ Program as "Best Practice"
The IMSA Excellence 2000+ Program was honored as a "Best Practice" at Bayer Corporation's Nationwide STEM Education Diversity Forum.
IMSA-IVHS Play Lead Role in State's Technology Pilot
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy was chosen to play a key role in the Illinois Technology Immersion Pilot Project (TIPP).
IMSA Math Teacher Receives Prestigious Award
For the second time, IMSA Mathematics teacher Dr. Steven Condie wins the national Edyth May Sliffe Award.
IMSA Board of Trustees Member Samuel Dyson Is 2007 Golden Apple Award Winner
More than 800 Chicagoland teachers were nominated for the 2007 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching but only 10 were named winners. IMSA Board of Trustees member Sam Dyson is one of those 10 Chicago-area winners (grades nine through 12) and it is easy to see why.
NPR's "Science Friday" Features IMSA Senior Jennifer Iglesias
IMSA senior Jenny Iglesias was featured on a recent National Public Radio segment titled "Girls, Women, Math: How Do They Add Up?" Hear what she said during the interview.
IMSA Students Discuss Energy Efficiency on Capitol Hill
IMSA students met with Capitol Hill lawmakers to discuss something on every consumer’s minds these days… energy efficiency.