Alum Trailblazers
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 alumni 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.
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.
Great Expectations Are the Norm ...
As an educational leader in a Chicago Public School, IMSA graduate Erin Roche fosters a culture where students thrive.
Lead By Example
Through personalized learning opportunities such as independent research, mentorship and student leadership development, IMSA students, like Jeanie Paik ('04), have a chance to explore the complexities of the world around them, solve real problems and enhance the lives of real people ...
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.
IMSA Has Made Me ... An Optimist ...
Jessica Jacobson (IMSA '03) combines her passion for Art and French into an Oberlin College interdisciplinary curriculum unit for her students.
IMSA Alum Debuts Breakthrough Device for Cancer Detection
EADevices, Inc., the brainchild of Joshua Gerlick (IMSA '99), emerged as the newest biotechnology sensation to open the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in August 2004.
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.
Take Your Talents to New Heights
Behind the making of a F/A-22 stealth fighter plane are the contributions of Ande Croll (IMSA '97). As associate engineer at Rockford, IL Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., Croll works on electrical power generations systems for aircraft manufacturers.
Just One More Question ...
Instead of hitting the beaches during Spring Break, IMSA's Kevin Bock ('04) hit Illinois' back roads as a touring member of IMSA on Wheels, a mobile education program. Following the lively hands-on science demonstrations, Bock was swarmed by eager learners asking, Just one more question!
IMSA Alum Tackles Public Health Issue in Ecuador
Alexa Bisinger (IMSA '00), a recent graduate of Occidental College in California, received the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to study women's health issues in Ecuador.
Learn By Doing
IMSA students like Amanda Adeleye ('04) contribute to new bodies of scientific knowledge through their mentorships at prominent Illinois research institutions
IMSA Experience Helps Grad Win Prestigious British Scholarship
Clara Shih (IMSA '00) will begin work in a master's program at the University of Oxford this fall through a renowned Marshall Scholarship. She credits her IMSA experience for helping to get her there.
NCAA Taps IMSA Grad as Model Scholar-Athlete
As an NCAA scholar-athlete, IMSA graduate Princess Imoukhuede excelled at everything from biomedical engineering to track and field.
IMSA Alumnus Michael Brody Works to Protect the Homeland
IMSA alumnus Michael Brody usually spends his days fighting the war on terror for homeland security...