October 15, 2024

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2024 Alumni Awards

and Tribute to Dr. Leon Lederman

Last Friday, the community celebrated three outstanding Alumni Award winners who embody IMSA's mission in their daily lives. Watch the recording of the celebration to hear about their IMSA experience and how it impacted their lives today.

Earn a chance to win a $50 Uber Eats gift card (or other merch and food prizes) by submitting a two-minute video to the IMSA AI Design Challenge!

In this challenge, you will:

• Identify a problem that you have noticed or experienced
• Describe and research how AI Technology can be used to solve this problem
• Present your solution in the form of a two-minute video presentation that describes the problem and your AI solution

Learn more about the contest and view a written example here.

Submissions are due October 22 by 11:59 p.m.

Are you curious about AI at IMSA? Do you want to dive into AI research, career opportunities, and ethics? You’re in luck! The AI Center is kicking off October programming for students. Join us every Tuesday this month during S&E at the AI Center (off of the Math Study Area). Plus, throughout the year, we'll have fun competitions (with prizes!), guest speaker panels, and more ways to explore AI.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, October 22: AI Mini Competition Awards and Adjudication
• Tuesday, October 29: Careers in AI (Guest Speaker)

PAC is seeking food donations for two upcoming student events. If you are interested and able to donate, please sign up using the links below.

Soul of the Motherland

Monday, November 18, 2024

6:00 p.m.

BSU is seeking food donations from parents to help make Soul of the Motherland a success. If you are able to contribute, please sign up using the button below.

Food can be dropped off at the front security desk anytime on Monday, November 18. Please inform security that your donation is for BSU's Soul of the Motherland. If you have questions, please reach out to Tyler Rush or Benicet Konan.

Thank you for your support in helping us create a wonderful event for the students!

The Great Dumpling Gathering

Thursday, October 24, 2024

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Asian Students in America Club (ASIA) is currently seeking donations for their dumpling event.

Parents are welcome to donate whatever is most convenient, but store-bought chicken or vegetable dumplings (like this one) are preferred over beef dumplings. All donated dumplings must be frozen and uncooked as ASIA will cook them the day of. Parents can have their student drop off their dumplings to1503.

Contact Lily Zhang or Jessica Jiang with questions. Thank you for your support!

One sign of IMSA's success is demonstrated by the achievements of its alumni. Without question, IMSA students go on to careers that have meaningful contributions to the economy and welfare of people around Illinois, the country, and the world. Check out this fact sheet to learn about our alumni's success stories and contributions.

The second side of the fact sheet features Jessica Droste Yagan ‘95, CEO of Impact Engine, who received the IMSA Trailblazer Award just last Friday. The Alumni Awards Ceremony also honored Dr. Sarah Goeking ’92, National Manager of the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis program, who received the Distinguished Leadership Award, and Brian Cudiamat ‘96, longtime president of the Illinois Alumni Association, who was honored with the Titan Award for his service to IMSA. 

We find it valuable to not only recognize alumni for their achievements but also invite them back to IMSA to share their stories about how IMSA inspired a foundation for their passions, dedication, and problem-solving skills in their careers. We want our students to understand they are truly capable of advancing the human condition.

Monday, October 21, 2024

• DePaul University (IN) in A114
• Michigan Technological University (MI) in A112
• Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO) in A110

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

• Dartmouth College (VT) location TBD
• Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) in A110
• Kettering University (MI) in A114
• Macalester College (MN) in A112
• New York University (NY) in A113
• Syracuse University (NY) location TBD
• Tulane University (LA) in A110 **at 4:20 p.m.**
• Lawrence University (WI) in A112 **at 4:20 p.m.**

Thursday, October 24, 2024

• Bucknell University (PA) in A110
• Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences (OH) in A116
• Oklahoma State University (OK) A114
• U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (MS) in A112
• University of Rochester (NY) in A113

Fall Break is a good time to practice self-care and reenergize during this time off. There are many benefits to someone’s overall well-being by practicing self-care regularly. These benefits include:

• Improved mental and emotional well-being – Practicing self-care can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Self-care provides an opportunity to relax, recharge, and partake in something that you enjoy.                                                                 
• Improved productivity and focus – Taking care of yourself allows you to come back to what you were doing with improved clarity and concentration. You will have more energy to tackle your daily tasks.
• Improved social relationships – When you care for yourself, you have more emotional resources to invest in other relationships. You will be able to preserve and protect your own social battery.
• Improved self-esteem – By doing things that make you feel good and enjoy, it will lead you to feel better about yourself. It also sends a message to yourself that you matter and caring for yourself is important.

Take this opportunity to practice some of your favorite methods of self-care during Fall Break!

Cold and flu cases increase during fall and winter, and the CDC recommends flu and COVID-19 vaccines for everyone aged six months and older. The IMSA Health Office encourages students and staff to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. Students should bring basic care items, while parents must provide additional self-care supplies; limited over-the-counter medications are available with parental consent.

If you are sending your student back with prescription medication refills, please complete the medication receipt form and turn it in with the refill. If your student goes home frequently, please remember to keep a supply of medications at home.  

Last weekend, Raj Patel '26 presented his research project, "Assessing GPT Zero's Accuracy in Identifying AI vs. Human-Written Essays," at the ISAAPT/WAPT conference held at the Puri School of Business at Rockford University. This research assesses how accurate the AI model, GPT Zero is at determining whether written content is created by humans or generated through artificial intelligence. Raj spent the summer researching this topic and delivered his findings to an audience of professors and fellow researchers who provided insight into further research through thoughtful questions and discussion points.

Raj's research is being recognized by Rockford University, and he hopes to further explore the field of AI, with the possibility of publishing his findings in the future. Congratulations, Raj!

IMSA Impact Maker

Congratulations to Mr. Evan Brummet, a member of IMSA's math faculty, for being honored with the University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award! This recognition honors educators who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on their students' lives. What makes this honor truly special is that recipients are nominated by their former students who have gone on to attend the University of Chicago.

Thank you for being an IMSA Impact Maker, Mr. Brummet!

Group Fitness Classes

There are now two weekly group fitness opportunities for staff and students! No registration is required. Just show up with workout clothes, shoes, and water. If you have any questions, email Counselor/Group Fitness Instructor Alex Pratt at apratt@imsa.edu.

Weight Training

Mondays

1:55 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. (S&E Period)

Multipurpose Room

Group Fitness Class

Wednesdays or I-Days

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Multipurpose Room

Mark Your Calendars! 

October 20 - Halls reopen at 3:00 p.m.

October 21 - Classes Resume

October 28 - Mental Health Week Assembly (Special Schedule)

November 5 - Election Day (The Academy is closed, but the halls remain open.)

November 9 - Admissions Preview Day

Click below to view the complete 12-month calendar, along with other helpful information about various bell schedules. Please refer to these calendars for important dates and special class schedules throughout the year.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: IMSA prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.