About the Institute
Preserving a shared intellectual legacy
Founded in 2001, the Institute of Medieval and Post-Medieval Studies (IMPMS) is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to sharing the intellectual, scientific, and cultural contributions of Muslim scholars with broad audiences.
Through educational programs, public engagement, publications, and community partnerships, IMPMS helps connect the past to the present in ways that inform, inspire, and build understanding.
Our Mission
IMPMS increases awareness of the achievements of Muslim scholars in science, medicine, mathematics, philosophy, literature, and the arts. By highlighting this shared heritage, the institute promotes mutual respect, strengthens intercultural understanding, and encourages young people to imagine themselves as future innovators and scholars.
Established in Dallas in 2001 by a group of scholars, educators, and community leaders, IMPMS has grown into a platform for dialogue, education, and cultural understanding. Its work continues to bring the historical contributions of Islamic civilization to wider public attention.
Our Goal
IMPMS seeks to foster mutual trust, understanding, and genuine respect among people of all backgrounds, especially within academia, business, and wider society.
History and Milestones
- Organizes conferences, lectures, and public programs on the legacy and global impact of Muslim scholarship.
- Brings together scholars, educators, and professionals from the United States and abroad.
- Contributes to academic dialogue through conference participation and research presentations.
- Explores themes such as the history of science, philosophy, education, and cross-cultural exchange.
Youth Programs and Partnerships
A core part of IMPMS's mission is encouraging young people to explore the arts, humanities, science, and technology through the lens of historical Muslim achievement. The institute helps students connect heritage with curiosity, creativity, and future opportunity.
Through partnerships with organizations such as Discover STEM, IMPMS supports seminars, educational programs, and events that motivate students to become scientists, inventors, and community leaders.
- Hosts public lectures and university-based learning events.
- Partners with STEM-focused organizations to inspire student innovation.
- Organizes essay competitions and educational activities for students.
- Recognizes young innovators and encourages continued learning.
Our Work
The Institute of Medieval & Post-Medieval Studies (IMPMS) highlights the intellectual, scientific, and cultural contributions of Muslim scholars from the medieval and post-medieval world. Through research, public programs, and educational outreach, the institute works to connect this rich heritage with modern scholarship and contemporary society.
IMPMS promotes a broader understanding of how knowledge developed across civilizations and how these achievements helped shape global learning, innovation, and dialogue.
What We Do
- Build and maintain a library of books, manuscripts, and learning resources on major medieval and post-medieval Muslim scholars.
- Support research into the lives, works, and ongoing relevance of these scholars to current academic, cultural, and global issues.
- Publish monographs, papers, and other educational materials based on these studies.
- Share research findings through academic channels and appropriate print and electronic media.
- Organize local, national, and international conferences, seminars, colloquia, and workshops.
- Highlight the influence of Muslim scholars on later developments in the arts, humanities, mathematics, science, and related fields.
Publications
IMPMS leadership has contributed to scholarship on Muslim intellectual history through several publications, including:
Muslim Contributions to World Civilization
AMSS & IIIT · 2005
The Islamic Intellectual Heritage and Its Impact on the West
IMPMS · 2008
The Rise and Fall of Muslim Civilization: Hope for the Future
IMPMS · 2022
Affiliations and Collaboration
IMPMS develops partnerships with national and international organizations that share a commitment to scholarship, cultural understanding, and public engagement.
- · American Renaissance Society
- · Institute of International Islamic Thought
- · Islamic Heritage Foundation in Hyderabad
- · Medieval Academy of America
- · Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University
and similar institutions.
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