Connecticut Invention Convention raises innovators by teaching K-12 students creative problem-solving through invention!
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7 Nov 2020
Registration is now open for schools wishing to participate in the CIC program: receive our curricular activities that build invention skills and communications from us about our virtual Finals event. Details And registration at cicinvent.sharepoint.com/:b:… Deadline is December 31.
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15 Sep 2020
Are you a fan of CIC? Can you do 20 push-ups? Do you believe innovation is the key to the future? Love challenges? Join us Saturday, October 17 at Veteran’s Park in Fairfield for the annual
Push For Entrepreneurship fundraiser. pushforentrepreneurship.com for details.
14 Sep 2020
U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Danbury sixth-grader Sophia Blumenreich took home the Animal Care and Pets Award for The Bit Blaster. "Horses sometimes get sick because of cross-contamination between bits from one horse to the next. The Bit Blaster sterilizes the bacteria.”
31 Aug 2020
U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Farmington 6th grader Sydnie grader won the Best Prototype Award and took 1st place in her grade category for The Slider Binder. "My invention allows a person to replace broken three ring binder rings without having to replace the entire binder.”
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28 Aug 2020
U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Gianna Guzzo, a 12th grader from Suffield, won the Aerospace Award, presented by Raytheon Technologies, and 3rd place in her grade category for Vital Guard. "My invention protects children in vehicles by monitoring a child's vital signs.”
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24 Aug 2020
U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Josie Steffenson, a first grader from Manchester, won for Sock Lock. "My invention has built in fasteners so that when you are done wearing them you can attach them to their match, and they will stay together.” #invention #brilliance #laundry
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30 Nov 2018
CT Manufacturers like @WepcoPlastics who invest in CIC inventors will reap the benefit of a skilled problem-solving workforce! #Industry40
29 Nov 2018
We love working with the next generation of #Makers. We can only be effective through the support of organizations like @AMBA_molders. Thanks to the @AMBA_molders's Educational Outreach award we were able to present the @CT_Invent with a $1,000 check! #kidinventor #CIC
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10 Nov 2018
Today on @CWInventionTV, host @alieward shows us: LED wristbands for concert entertainment, App Camp for Girls, the travel jacket with a pocket for everything & the entrepreneur shining a light on sore throats.
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27 Oct 2018
Today on @CWInventionTV, host @alieward shows us: an artist balancing boulders, a creative genius making viral videos, the future of tube travel & the sweet invention for harvesting honey!
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6 Oct 2018
Miss Connecticut was a CIC inventor when she was younger! Now, she introduces young girls to STEM fields. She wants girls to join programs like the CIC. We are excited to have her support! #GirlsinSTEM #inventioneducation
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4 Oct 2018
Young Connecticut entrepreneurs show how you can put innovation to work right here, right now! theday.com/business/20180930…
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4 Oct 2018
It’s #MakerMonth! We’re joining @StanleyBlkDeckr to celebrate the power of making and we want you to get involved. Click the link to learn more about Maker Month, the chance to win tools, and nominate your school to win a Makerspace! #EmpoweringMakers
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17 Sep 2018
Hey CIC Inventors! Be sure to tune in Saturday mornings to see @alieward on her new show!
13 Sep 2018
Have you heard the exciting news?! #DidIMentionInvention with @alieward is joining the @CWMagnificent line-up on #TheCW!
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22 Jul 2018
After being bullied, Molly Deptula, 12, invented a way to catch such tormentors — and won a national award for her effort journalinquirer.com/towns/el…
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3 Jul 2018
Thank you @WepcoPlastics for the amazing tour. Your facility is beautiful and your staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. Your involvement in our program is critical! x.com/wepcoplastics/status/1…
2 Jul 2018
Wonderful to have @CT_Invent come and tour the shop today. It was our privilege to be involved this year. We are so grateful for everything they do with our students to encourage their creativity and innovation. Thank you for paving the way for the next generation of inventors!
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2 Jul 2018
Are you seeing stories about plastic straws in the news lately...a #fifthgrader invented Snow Straw which uses ice instead of plastic. #stopsucking #inventioneducation #GirlsInSTEM
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1 Jul 2018
thechronicle.com/stories/201… congratulations Cianna on your hard work. This #1stgrade #femaleinventor enjoyed her victory at @niceeinvents #girlsinstem
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27 Jun 2018
CIC inventors appear on Community Voice Channel to talk #invention and presenting at @niceeinvents. These #kidinventors found inspiration at @thehenryford. Landon spoke about working with @WepcoPlastics on his My Finger Shield prototype!
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