The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) was honored to host the 14th Annual International Student Science Fair for the first time on American soil June 27-July 1, 2018. The five-day event highlighted three global challenges that transcend national boundaries: water, hunger, and energy. Through the theme, “Significantly influencing life on our planet through cooperation and collaboration,” IMSA strove to deepen its mission as the world’s leading teaching and learning laboratory for the prosperity and security of present and future generations.