Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is an internationally-recognized pioneering educational institution created by the state of Illinois to develop talent and leadership in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. Nearly 21,000 teachers and 52,500 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from IMSA's professional development programs and student enrichment/pathway programs. Located in Aurora in the high-tech corridor west of Chicago, IMSA serves the people of Illinois through unique, innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy counsel, action research, and the leadership and achievements of its graduates.

The Wall Street Journal and Worth Magazine rank IMSA among the top public college prep programs in the nation for placing its graduates in Ivy League and highly selective colleges and universities. IMSA alumni are being recognized for their innovative technological applications by Business Week, Forbes, Fortune, Good Morning America and the Wall Street Journal.

Working among highly talented students and award-winning faculty and staff brings discovery and joy to each day. As a learning laboratory, IMSA seeks team members with diverse backgrounds and point of view. While education is our passion and work, we look for fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. The best minds from all walks of life -- business and industry, the dotcom world, finance, higher education, K-12 education, law, and the military -- have joined the IMSA community.

IMSA faculty members include Presidential Award winners, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certified faculty, distinguished authors and fellowship recipients. All faculty have advanced degrees, with more than 47% holding doctorate degrees. In 1998, Nobel Laureate Dr. Leon Lederman became the inaugural Resident Scholar at IMSA.

IMSA's most valuable resource is its highly talented and committed people. Long-term employees often say they stay because each day they are challenged and inspired by their peers. They learn new ideas, techniques, and processes from each other. IMSA's culture and resources enable every employee to learn from important thinkers of our time. IMSA brings renowned scientists, educators, entrepreneurs, authors and artists to campus to exchange new ideas and ventures with faculty, staff and students.