Aurora, IL – The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from The Boeing Company for its Little STEAMers program, a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) based curricular program for preschool children ages 3 to 5.
“Little STEAMers seeks to fill the need for connected, integrative learning opportunities that encourage academic and intellectual growth within the preschool classroom,” says Dr. Norman Robinson III, IMSA’s Chief Innovation and Education Officer.
“We are grateful to The Boeing Company for their dedication to STEM enrichment for early learners, readiness and experiential learning opportunities,” adds Robinson.
Through purposeful investments, employee engagement and thoughtful advocacy efforts, Boeing and its employees support innovative partnerships and programs that align with the company’s strategic objectives, create value and help build better communities worldwide.
Boeing innovates and invests in efforts that build, enhance and contribute to the social fabric of our world, including developing tomorrow’s innovators through investments in STEM education and in the 21st century skills required in today’s modern workplace.
ABOUT IMSA
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is the world’s leading teaching and learning laboratory for imagination and inquiry and an esteemed three-year residential high school. Nearly 700 Illinois 10-12th graders currently live at the academy in Aurora, Illinois. Students hail from across Illinois and are enrolled in tuition-free, rigorous college preparatory classes. Graduates are leaders in the business, education, scientific, and civic sectors. Notable technology alumni include YouTube Co-Founder Steve Chen, PayPal Co-Creator Yu Pan, Yelp Co-Founder Russell Simmons, SparkNotes and OkCupid Co-Founder Sam Yagan, and Hearsay Social Founder, Clara Shih. IMSA is proud to have been named among the top two public high schools in the U.S. by niche.com.
ABOUT THE BOEING COMPANY:
Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.
