IIM is a program designed to teach students a formal 7-step research process to find, evaluate and synthesize information in order to create and share research projects and presentations.

6th Grade - Social Studies based research.

7th Grade - Science based research.

8th Grade - Artificial Intelligence

Culminating Project - Independent

In IIM-AI, 8th-grade honors students explore real-world problems and design their own AI-based solutions. Through research, critical thinking, and creativity, students learn about responsible AI, ethics, and the impact of technology on society.

The program culminates in student-led research projects, presentations, and a showcase where students share their innovative ideas with the community. The following are five examples of students’ projects from the academic year 2025-2026.

1. Algorithmic Integrity in Modern Sports by Safaa Douah, class 800

2. AI Application Allows Accessibility to Substance Help for Teens by Ady Jiang, class 801

3. AI slop moderation and ethics, by Jayden Ni, class 802

4. The Improvement of AI Tools Towards a Worker’s Mental Health, by Yuran Liu, class 803

5. Social Media and Online Safety by Camila Andrade, class 804