IMSA junior · Illinois
I’m Brady Shaw, a student leader at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. I’m interested in engineering, public service, and work that depends on being organized, curious, and good with people.
01 / APPROACH
I’m comfortable explaining something to a prospective student, coordinating with a theatre crew, helping guests at camp, or digging through a complicated question until I understand it. My strongest work usually sits where people, information, and systems overlap.
02 / EXPERIENCE
Public-facing roles, live-event teamwork, and service in environments where details matter.
Student Ambassador
Lead tours for prospective students, families, and visitors. Explain IMSA’s academics and residential student life to people with different questions and priorities.
Weekend Volunteer
Supported programs for visiting families and groups, collaborating with staff and volunteers in a fast-moving, guest-focused setting.
Technical Crew
Operated stage spotlights for seven musicals, coordinated cues with production staff, and helped with equipment setup, operation, and teardown.
03 / LEADERSHIP
I like roles where I can make information clearer, help a group run better, or make someone feel welcome.
Supports organization and communication for IMSA’s LGBTQIA+ advocacy club.
Helps coordinate communication for STEM 4 Minorities.
Works with other students to strengthen ideas, structure, and revision.
Contributes to class programming and student-community efforts.
Recognized for scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Across camp programs, community activities, school service, and technical theatre.
04 / CURIOSITY
Not everything I work on is finished—and that’s usually where the interesting part begins.
Long-term direction
I’m interested in how rides turn structural design, mechanical systems, and human perception into a controlled experience. It’s the field I’d most like to explore professionally.
Hands-on technology
I’ve explored phone repair and resale, Arduino-style hardware, networking concepts, and early designs for compact custom devices.
Civic research
I use public-records research to understand how institutions make decisions. The process has taught me to narrow broad questions into specific, answerable requests.
05 / EDUCATION
06 / CONTACT
For college opportunities, part-time work, service, or projects, email is the best way to reach me.