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STEM Programs for Grades 3–8 is part of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy’s Programs and Resources for Educators, Students, and Parents. It is included in IMSA’s K–12 Students & Parents offerings alongside Saturday STEM (Grades 3–8), Middle School Online Programs, High School Online Programs, the PROMISE Program, the Learning Enrichment Engine, and other Youth Outreach options.
• Ages: 8–13 years old
The program is offered by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois. IMSA’s Youth Outreach Programs include student enrichment such as summer camps and entrepreneurship and makerspace education. IMSA’s mission is “To ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.” IMSA is a catalyst for the advancement of STEM teaching and learning statewide and has responsibility to stimulate further excellence for all Illinois schools in mathematics and science through student Educator Development and Youth Outreach Programs. IMSA is not part of the K–12 educational system, is an independent state agency governed by an appointed Board of Trustees, and its budget is part of the Illinois higher education system. IMSA is ranked the #1 college preparatory public high school in Illinois and #1 STEM high school in Illinois by Niche.com, and it has been named among the top 40 public and private college preparatory institutions in the world by The Wall Street Journal. The leadership team connected to admissions includes Dr. Evan M. Glazer (President), April Wells (Director of Admissions), Clarissa Jimenez (Admissions Specialist), Simone Moore (Admissions Counselor), Hye Min Yoon (Admissions Counselor), and Lisa Linsner (Administrative Assistant).
Last updated May 27, 2026.
• Ages: 8–13 years old
The program is offered by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois. IMSA’s Youth Outreach Programs include student enrichment such as summer camps and entrepreneurship and makerspace education. IMSA’s mission is “To ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.” IMSA is a catalyst for the advancement of STEM teaching and learning statewide and has responsibility to stimulate further excellence for all Illinois schools in mathematics and science through student Educator Development and Youth Outreach Programs. IMSA is not part of the K–12 educational system, is an independent state agency governed by an appointed Board of Trustees, and its budget is part of the Illinois higher education system. IMSA is ranked the #1 college preparatory public high school in Illinois and #1 STEM high school in Illinois by Niche.com, and it has been named among the top 40 public and private college preparatory institutions in the world by The Wall Street Journal. The leadership team connected to admissions includes Dr. Evan M. Glazer (President), April Wells (Director of Admissions), Clarissa Jimenez (Admissions Specialist), Simone Moore (Admissions Counselor), Hye Min Yoon (Admissions Counselor), and Lisa Linsner (Administrative Assistant).
Last updated May 27, 2026.
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