An Interview with Congressman Bill Foster – Applications of STEM
The Acronym recently interviewed the congressman from Illinois’s 11th District, Bill Foster. He was extremely knowledgeable on a range of topics, and generous with his…
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Sticking It Through, Like Glue!
“I hate school.” “___ doesn’t teach.” “I can’t stand Mr./Ms. __.” “What the actual heck is this 90-part problem set??” Sound familiar? That’s the…
Finding Balance at IMSA: Juggling School, Activities, and Social Life
At the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), the pursuit of academic excellence is matched only by the vibrant student life that thrives within its…
Behind the Scenes of First Robotics Competition at IMSA
In a recent interview with Design Integration (DI) Co-Lead Neerav Poluri (’25), this article dives into FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) from an outside perspective. The…
Navigating Test Anxiety: Insight from IMSA Staff
Have you ever found yourself sweating before a BC test? Or maybe shaking during a chemistry spec-check? Chances are that the challenging environment of IMSA…
So You Think You Can Breakdance
Over the summer, the world’s greatest athletes from all over the world had the opportunity to compete in the fiercest of all competitions: the Olympics….