Outcomes of Student Inquiry and Research
External Achievements: Book Published
Title: Portraits of Great American Scientists
A biography of fifteen American men and women motived to excel in diverse fields of science, Portraits of Great American Scientists (ISBN 1-57392-932-8) was published by Prometheus Books. This book was the collaborative student effort of fifteen participants in IMSA's Student Inquiry and Research Program:
- Stephanie Allewalt
- Margaret Anderson
- Nia Dukov
- Blaine Eubanks
- Elizabeth Gilbert
- Anne Halsall
- Doug Heintz
- Susan Johnson
- Noah Lauricella
- Kelly McArdale
- Erica Ruddy
- Mike Stukel
- Margaret Wat
- Maria Wilson
- Grace Yang
The project was supported jointly by the Student Inquiry and Research program, and the Great Minds program. Students received guidance and editing support from Nobel Laureate and IMSA Resident Scholar Dr. Leon Lederman, and IMSA Coordinator of Student Inquiry Dr. Judith Scheppler.
This collection of biographies covers a wide range of fascinating personalities and disciplines, and reveals many interesting human factors that influenced the lives of these successful scientists. Fascinating in both content and presentation, these inspiring biographies show that science is a many-faceted and thrilling voyage of discovery.