IMSA was founded in 1987 as a residential high school for 650 Illinois students. At the time, IMSA was a pioneer in the application of problem-based learning for STEM. Come to this session to hear how IMSA has and is taking bold steps to foster the discoverers, thinkers, innovators and experimenters needed to develop the Talent needed for the future of work. Learn how IMSA established itself as a recognized leader in mathematics and science education at the national and international levels and serves students, educators and policymakers beyond Illinois. It was ranked as the #1 Public High School in the United States this year, by Niche.com.