Every so often, we receive an email that reinforces exactly why we do what we do at IMACS. Recently, Adam—a former Elements of Mathematics: Foundations (EMF) student—reached out from Stanford University. Adam completed the EMF program through the Broward County Public Schools partnership during middle school. Now a freshman at one of the world’s most … Continue Reading
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, children are engaging with these powerful tools in school and at home. AI-driven educational apps, search engines, and homework aids promise to ease learning and enhance academic performance. But when it comes to AI and critical thinking in gifted children, are these shortcuts coming at … Continue Reading
Embracing the Benefits of Online Enrichment Programs As education continues to evolve, the acceptance and integration of online education platforms have transformed how students engage with enrichment programs. While traditional classroom settings remain vital, many online programs have emerged stronger, offering unique advantages that enhance the learning experience. At IMACS, we’ve been committed to providing … Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered why failure is good? Throughout history, humanity has encountered setbacks in nearly every aspect of life, providing invaluable lessons for growth. Embedded in our nature is an innate drive to overcome challenges and find solutions. However, finding effective solutions often begins with a series of failures. Fortunately, contemporary science confirms the … Continue Reading
At IMACS, we firmly believe there are many long-lasting reasons why STEM Summer Camps matter to students. While outdoor adventures are undoubtedly important, there are invaluable benefits of incorporating educational summer camp into your child’s schedule. Here’s why parents ought to consider STEM Summer Camps for their children. Retain Knowledge with Summer Camps Use it … Continue Reading
There is a growing trend of initiatives that aim to introduce computational thinking and other computational concepts to young children. One notable example is MIT’s Lifelong Kindergarten group, which is actively developing programming software designed for children from preschool through second grade. There are even board books introducing HTML and CSS concepts to babies, although … Continue Reading
In the modern workforce, math careers have expanded beyond traditional boundaries, and the role of mathematics is essential in various professions.“Do our children need to excel in math if they aren’t pursuing a STEM career?” The answer is a resounding “Yes”. Mastering mathematics proves beneficial across professions because it instills problem-solving skills and analytical prowess, … Continue Reading
In a world driven by technology and innovation, the need for diverse voices from women in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field has never been more critical. While great strides have been made towards gender equality, there is still a gender gap in STEM careers. According to a 2023 study done by MIT, … Continue Reading
IMACS parent and world-renowned college counseling expert, certified educational planner, and author of several books on such topics, Mandee Heller Adler, took the time to visit our corporate office and to write the following testimonial to express her gratitude for the role IMACS played in her daughter’s life. As my oldest daughter, Rebecca, heads to … Continue Reading
In a recent TED talk, Andy Chan spoke about AI, the revolutionary new technology that promises to transform how people across the world work and learn. We are living in a watershed moment where software like ChatGPT has evolved to a degree that it may aid our endeavors in unprecedented ways. This type of innovation … Continue Reading
The benefits of math competitions are well known: focusing on goals, dealing with pressure, learning teamwork, and building friendships are among those typically mentioned. Math competitions also allow for the much needed celebration of intellectual achievement the way athletic achievement has always been celebrated. At IMACS, many of our math enrichment students enjoy competing in … Continue Reading
When you hear the name Newton and math together, you probably think of Sir Isaac. At IMACS we think of Paula Newton and her family whose mathematical talents have flourished for three generations. Their story begins in the 1960s when Paula was a gifted math student at Nova High School under the tutelage of IMACS co-founder Burt … Continue Reading
It’s the time of year when we think about changes and improvements for the new year. Here are three that IMACS would be delighted to see on every educator’s list: Teach computer science. The opportunity for American students to learn this increasingly important subject in school is woefully rare. If we want future generations to … Continue Reading
Burt Kaufman, one of the foremost American mathematics curriculum developers of the last half-century, once made an observation that resonates with many educators of bright and talented children. It was that good grades obtained through little or no effort ultimately lead to poor study habits and general intellectual laziness. Even parents of children enrolled in … Continue Reading
Evan Fellman started taking IMACS mathematics enrichment classes in 2nd grade, later going on to take all of our University Computer Science courses. He recently took the time to write the following about the positive impact our program had on him. Thank you, Evan! Thanks to IMACS, I had a head start in mathematics and … Continue Reading