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Thank you to all who attended this year’s #InventEd22, both returning members of the network and those new to the community — you’re all advancing the field of #InventionEducation. And if you missed it, find recordings of keynotes and panels here: convening.inventioneducation…
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Thien Nguyen was introduced to #engineering through his middle-school's @MesaOregon program. This early experience in #InventionEducation led to a full scholarship to @Northeastern and working post-graduation for @Spotify as a #softwareengineer. #CSEdWeek bit.ly/3VWPE4r
ALT Thien Nguyen poses with his award after Oregon MESA
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How do you inspire #K12 students to seek out and solve real world problems like #pollution? Hear from #teacher Lisa Rogers and one of her award-winning #inventor students about the power of #InventionEducation on #WorldPollutionDay. @OneGiftedRoom bit.ly/3ylx3FL
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We’ll end day two of #InventEd2022 with a screening of @LemelsonMIT's award-winning documentary “Pathways to #Invention,” a film that follows ten students through the challenges and jubilations that come from the experience of inventing. Register here: convening.inventioneducation…
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.@uspto #STEM #education and #IP Program Advisor Dr. Jorge Valdes will moderate a panel that explores #ConvergenceEducation as a pathway to engaging students with real-world problem-solving. Join us virtually at #InventEd2022 at 3:30pm ET. bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h
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Here is a “How To Participate In #InventEdChats ” video, let's check it out before we get started today: piped.video/G_-tou4K2sY
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Becky Zeisel and Jonathan Rivera are with us today to show us how @KIDMuseumMD engages elementary and middle school kids of diverse backgrounds in #innovation and #engineering through hands-on design challenges. #InventEd2022 #InventionEducation
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Don’t miss #InventEdChats in one hour! Hosted by @pbsnewshour Education Producer @vicpasquantonio, this Twitter chat will give #InventEd members the chance to ask questions to experienced #STEM educator @mrscottbot.
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Darryl Thomas, a professor at @WesternOregonU, teaches a class called Dance and Coding that uses hip-hop music and dance to engage students who wouldn't necessarily try #coding on its own. “In the end they discover — ‘I can do coding. I like coding.’”
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The second breakout session of #InventEd2022 has begun! Learn about student-centered approaches to #inclusive #innovation, the @uspto Master Teacher #InventionEducation Program, how to leverage #STEAM to support and broaden participation in #InventionEducation, and more!
.@uspto Deputy Director Derrick Brent was one of the only Black Americans in his undergraduate #engineering program. “When you look in a room and you don’t see someone that looks like you, go in and be the first. Open the door for others,” he says. #InventEd2022
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While we’re on a short break, check out The @LemelsonFdn’s Q&A on Invention Notebook with @ArlyneSimonPhD, who will moderate our upcoming chat with @uspto Deputy Director Derrick Brent in 15 minutes. bit.ly/3eRCCFg
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Did you know that only 2% of patent holders in the U.S. identify as #Latinx? Thank you @eggomez11 and @readallthesaenz for educating the #InventionEducation community on the importance of giving Latinx students the encouragement to become #inventors with in-school programming.
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At her first big science competition, a #teacher told Dasia, “you are going to dazzle them.” And that she did! Thanks for continuing to dazzle and inspire us with your dedication to your work. #InventEd2022
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Dasia challenges all #educators to take students under their wing, introduce them to new topics, adventures, and ways of thinking. “You get the honor of watching them flourish and grow.” #teacher #InventionEducation #InventEd2022
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“The thing that makes Dasia’s work so beautiful is that she’s inspired students all around the world. She’s a role model, showing people what Black girls can do,” says Dasia’s high school teacher, Carolyn Walling. #InventEd2022
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Dasia has presented at @hgse’s Alumni of Color Conference, and is particularly interested in using her experience as a Queer, Black American #inventor to inspire others. Register for her keynote at #InventEd2022, which starts in 20 mins: bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h
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Read this Q&A with our first #InventEd2022 keynote speaker of the day — #inventor, #scientist, and @uiowa student Dasia Taylor, who invented surgical sutures that indicate infection through pH-based color change: bit.ly/3hyhvJn
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Day two of #InventEd2022 starts in 30 minutes! Our Network Director Erin Tochen and The @LemelsonFdn’s Senior Program Officer @DCoronado100 will kick-off the day with a few opening remarks before student #inventor Dasia Taylor takes the stage for her keynote speech.
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That’s a wrap on day one of #InventEd2022! Thanks to everyone who could join us in person or virtually to build awareness and advocate for #InventionEducation in #K12 learning environments. See you tomorrow for a full day of speakers, activities, and networking!
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Dr. Rory Cooper, a professor at @PittTweet and the founder of @herlpitt, gets his ideas for new #inventions from the people who benefit most from his #technology. “They tell us what we need to be working on…they are on our team,” he says. #InventEd2022
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Tonight, we’ll gather at @uspto for a chat with Dr. Rory Cooper, an #inventor and #veteran who has designed assistive technologies since an injury left him partially paralyzed. Get his thoughts on #accessibility in #invention ahead of his presentation: bit.ly/3DYoC6q
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Check out the #InventEd2022 agenda to follow along with our #InventionEducation programming over the next three days: convening.inventioneducation…
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During #InventEd2022, visit our website to read about the ways students and educators are engaging with #InventionEducation, and why it’s so important: inventioneducation.org/actio…
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In-person participants attending #InventEd2022 will begin with a guided tour of the @nmaahc and the @USLatinoMuseum in Washington, D.C. and the @KIDMuseumMD in Bethesda, MD to experience the diversity of American #inventors and how to engage youth in #STEM #innovation.
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We’re excited to kick-off #InventEd2022 today! Our theme, “Reconnect, Reimagine, Reinvigorate,” captures the spirit of our community as we continue to build the field of #InventionEducation in the face of a unique set of educational challenges brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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At #InventEd2022 this Wednesday, we’ll host a lunchtime chat between @uspto Deputy Director Derrick Brent and @ArlyneSimonPhD, biomedical #engineer and author of the inspirational @AbbyInvents series. #InventionEducation
Register here: bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h
ALT InventEd Convening lunchtime chat with Arlyne Simon and Derrick Brent
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Don’t miss our next #InventEdChats this week! Hosted by @pbsnewshour Education Producer @vicpasquantonio, this Twitter chat will give #InventEd members the chance to ask questions to experienced #STEM educator @mrscottbot. No registration is required.
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#InventEd2022 starts tomorrow! The convening provides a space for #STEM collaboration and networking opportunities, all while increasing awareness of best practices in #InventionEducation. You can still register for the free, virtual program today: bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h
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Register for the free, virtual program at #InventEd2022
to receive a livestream of @uspto Director Kathi Vidal's keynote speech on Nov. 16th at 12pm ET. bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h
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On this #VeteransDay, we honor @USArmy #veteran Dr. Rory Cooper, who solves #accessibility challenges by designing wheelchairs and other assistive technologies. Hear Dr. Cooper speak next Tues. by registering for #InventEd's virtual program: bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h #InventEd2022
ALT Rory Cooper's U.S. Inventors Trading card
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@LemelsonMIT's award-winning documentary, “Pathways to #Invention,” follows ten students through the challenges and jubilation that comes from the experience of inventing. Watch the film from the comfort of your own home at #InventEd2022's virtual program.
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In one week, more than 100 organizations involved in the #InventEd community will gather at #InventEd2022 for three days of panel discussions on #InventionEducation. You can still register for the free, online portion of the program today: bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h
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It's not too late to register for Dasia Taylor's keynote speech on November 16th, 9:20 - 10:25 am ET at #InventEd2022! Registration is free and open to all: bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h
ALT InventEd Convening 2022: Keynote Speaker Dasia Taylor
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On Nov. 17th, @LemelsonMIT Executive Director Stephanie Couch will moderate a panel on the millions of potential #inventors left behind in the economy, and how #InventionEducation can connect these "Lost Einsteins" to thriving #STEM careers. #InventEd2022
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Join us at #InventEd2022 on Nov. 16th for the next #InventEdChats! This interactive session will feature a live Twitter chat with high school #STEM #educator @mrscottbot, hosted by @NewsHour Education Producer @vicpasquantonio. #InventionEducation
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ALT InventEdChats poster: Sharing our Stories as Invention Educators: What's Worked and What Hasn't
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#InventionEducation is a powerful approach to #STEM #education that teaches students to solve real-world problems. Join us at #InventEd2022 to learn how you can create the next generation of global change-makers. #NationalStemDay convening.inventioneducation…
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At #InventEd2022 on November 16th, @uspto #STEMeducation and #IP Program Advisor Dr. Jorge Valdes will moderate a panel that explores #ConvergenceEducation as a pathway to engaging students with complex, real-world problem-solving. #InventionEducation convening.inventioneducation…
ALT InventEd Convening poster: Reconnect. Reimagine. Reinvigorate.
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Dr. Rory Cooper has designed assistive technologies since a spinal cord injury left him partially paralyzed. Read this interview to get Dr. Cooper's thoughts on #accessibility in #invention ahead of his keynote speech at #InventEd2022. bit.ly/3DYoC6q #InventionEducation
ALT Dr. Rory Cooper's Inventors Trading Card
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Build your knowledge of #InventionEducation, network with the #InventEd community, and learn from leading industry experts at #InventEd2022. Register for this free online event today! bit.ly/3Fb6Z4h
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Meet Dr. @ArlyneSimonPhD at #InventEd2022! On Nov. 16, join Arlyne in person or virtually as she leads an interview with the Director of the @USPTO, Kathi Vidal. But first read her Q&A w/ USPTO on #InventionEducation: bit.ly/3eRCCFg
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Dasia Taylor was introduced to #InventionEducation through her high school’s science fair. Now, she’s in the process of patenting the color-changing sutures that she made for the competition. Read this Q&A and meet her in person or online at #InventEd2022. bit.ly/3gyVn0L
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We're hosting a free event to bring together individuals and organizations in #STEAM and entrepreneurship, providing a space for new ideas and opportunities for collaboration, all while increasing awareness of #InventionEducation in #K12 environments. bit.ly/3bILFqR
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Don’t miss this free opportunity to learn about #InventionEducation, connect with the #InventEd community, and learn best practices for incorporating this fun, hands-on method of instruction into your #K12 curriculum. Register for #InventEd2022 today! bit.ly/3bILFqR
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