Invent Idaho Re-Brand to Idaho Invention Convention

 

 

Ali Chavez 2nd grade STEM Charter Academy 2020 National Invention Convention Patent Winner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caleb Adams Garwood Elementary 2020 National Invention Convention Winner

 

Catherine Roco North Idaho STEM Charter Academy 2020 National Invention Convention “Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste” Winner

 

 

 

 

 

Charlotte Hober Coeur d’Alene School District National Invention Convention Winner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grace Gardiner High School North Idaho STEM Charter Academy 2020 National Invention Convention “Inventing the Future” Winner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julianna Schwam 3rd Grade Hayden Canyon Charter  National Invention Convention Best Journal winner

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ellen DeGeneres show features kid inventors.
http://www.ellentv.com/tags/KidInventors/

 

Our very own Invent Idaho Best of Show winner, Alex Knoll, appeared on the Ellen Show, which has had more than 17 million views.  View video here

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National Invention Convention 2019 Idaho Participants

Taelyn Baiza, 7th grade, North Junior High and TVMSC,  appeared on The CW’s television program Did I Mention Invention .   The program is hosted by Alie Ward, who also co-hosts the CBS television program Innovation Nation.  Taelyn was filmed while showcasing her Invent Idaho project at the 2018 National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE) last May at The Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.  Her project, The Nautilus, dealt with the problem of microplastic pollution in the oceans and Great Lakes and went on to earn the Jules Verne Award for Forward Thinking Innovation and Global Change.  This is the second year in a row that Taelyn was selected to compete at NICEE as an Invent Idaho student representative. Taelyn also earned the Jules Verne Award for Forward Thinking Innovation and Global Change in 2017 for her Invent Idaho project Mare Sanum (Healthy Sea) Fishing Net.   Program footage can be viewed at http://www.onemagnificentmorning.com/programs/did-i-mention-invention/.

 

2019 National Invention Convention Winners:

Jolie Martin:  6th grade winner and Fashion/Home Design Award

Jolie Martin: 6th grade winnerGrace Gardiner: 9th grade winner

Katherine Barney Global Change Award Winner

Quinn Holt Best Prototype Winner

Roman Lavrador 2nd Grade Winner

Lily Colson Environmental Impact Award

2019 National Invention Convention article North Idaho winners:  https://www.cdapress.com/local_news/20190610/local_students_win_big_at_invention_convention_us_nationals

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CHANNEL 7 NEWS CAPITOL DAY 2019

https://www.ktvb.com/mobile/video/news/education/young-inventors-show-off-their-ideas-at-the-idaho-capitol/277-1a926297-d3d4-4f1b-9348-70f07e83b350

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National Invention Convention 2017 video.  Click here to view or copy/paste this url into your browser: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEaW4VPBuGY&feature=youtu.be

Mulitple Idaho young inventors featured! 

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For further information, contact:  Beth Brubaker  bethbr@inventidaho.com 208-660-4349

Idaho Young Inventors Shine at National Invention Convention

Young inventors from Idaho won six major awards at the National Invention Convention in Washington, DC., May 20-21.  The event was hosted by the US Patent Office and Trademark Office. Over 240 young inventors in grades 3-12 from 21 states participated in the first National Invention Convention, created by the STEMie Coalition.  Sponsors included Microsoft, United Technologies, Stanley Tools, and the Lemelson Foundation.  One third of the 18 Idaho attendees placed at this auspicious event, which was a superb showing for Idaho. 

The  2016 Idaho winners were:

• Corrine Pixton, a 4^th grader from Boise, Idaho, won two awards for her “Mow Safe” invention:  Second Place for all Fourth Grade inventions and the Government/Safety Award sponsored by the Washington Home Land Security Roundtable.
• Joshua McKenna, a 6^th grader from Rathdrum, Idaho, won the prestigious “Best Poster” display award for his “Porta Potty Survival Kit” invention.  This clever display was in the shape of a porta potty mounted on a turntable, so that all sides containing information about his invention could be viewed easily.
• Evelyn Hollis, a 5^th grader from Meridian, Idaho, won the Community and Societal Benefits Award for her invention “The Learning Pod”, which would help the homeless gain educational skills.  The Community Award was sponsored by the Lemelson Foundation.
• Zachary Linford, a 3^rd grader from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, won the Environmental Award for his invention “The Hawksbill Hatchling Helper”, which is designed to assist endangered baby turtles to find their way to the ocean.
• Pragathi Durga Rajarajan, a 6^th grader from Boise, Idaho, earned the highly-coveted Jules Verne Award for her “Tornado Catcher” invention, which would cause tornadoes to dissipate.  The Jules Verne award is for highly theoretical and futuristic invention ideas.

ABOUT INVENT IDAHO:

Young inventors in grades 1-12 are inspired and recognized for their innovations through the Invent Idaho student invention program, an annual event which includes three Regional qualifying invention competitions and the Invent Idaho State Finals.  Inventors’ projects are judged and awarded in grade level divisions as well as five categories:  Working Models, Non-Working Models, Adaptations, Gadgets and Games, and the Jules Verne Category.  Winners at each Regional competition progress to the Invent Idaho State Finals, held at the University of Idaho in Moscow.  Best of Show and Best of Category winners receive Science kit awards, as well as an invitation to “pitch” their invention at the University of Idaho’s Engineering EXPO.  In addition, top inventors were invited to the first National Invention Convention in Washington, DC.  For further information about how to participate or become a sponsor, visit www.inventidaho.com.

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One parent’s words describing her family’s experience at the 2013 Invent Idaho State Finals:

“My son said, ‘It felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest” and ‘…it was as if I were in a dream.’  Then later he began to shout with joy throughout the house.  Both my husband and I were fighting back the tears of joy .  Check in was brief, the venue is great, the center stage science show for ALL to enjoy during Press time was fantastic, the awards ceremony moved quickly, the emcee had great wit, clarity & rhythm (everyone around us was laughing & engaged).  Our son is motivated to move forward [with his idea]!”

View the entire Invent Idaho State Finals on You Tube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hReg7p3Sjf0

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INVENT IDAHO DAY AT THE IDAHO STATE CAPITOL!

Idaho State Legislature unanimously declared an “Invent Idaho Day”!

Young inventor Invent Idaho Day at the Capitol 2014

Young Inventors at Invent Idaho Day at Capitol 2014

 

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Mark Peterson of KXLY Channel 4 news to emcee 2013 Invent Idaho State Finals!

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