Summer Workshops

Teach STEM to K-12 students through problem solving and inventing this summer in Cambridge, MA or Tustin, CA.

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EurekaFest 2019

A two-day invention celebration designed to empower young inventors through activities that inspire youth, honor role models, and encourage creativity and problem solving.

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Advancing Invention Education and Creating the Next Generation of Innovators

In the latest issue of Technology and Innovation, Journal of the National Academy of Inventors®, Lemelson-MIT's Executive Director, Stephanie Couch, coedits & explains how unique problems can be solved with inventiveness, a skill that can be nurtured in people of all ages & from all walks of life. Read more.

2020 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize applications open in May 2019!

Luis von Ahn Awarded $500K Lemelson-MIT Prize

Inventor of CAPTCHA/reCAPTCHA and Duolingo.

Inspiring Youth

Annual grants to invent technological solutions to real-world problems.

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JV InvenTeams

Introductory invention program to build students' hands-on and minds-on skills.

Cricket Media Discount on February Invention Issues

Special invention articles written in part by Lemelson-MIT Program staff, InvenTeams and Student Prize Winners.

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Inspiring, encouraging, and honoring inventors

Oct 24, 2018

High School Teams Receive Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam™ Grant for Invention Projects

Sep 12, 2018

Inventor of CAPTCHA/reCAPTCHA and Duolingo Awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize

Apr 10, 2018

Top Student Inventors Awarded Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

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April 18, 2019

RT @SmithsonianMag: Featuring a small plastic hinge binding both pieces together, this clever container became the perfect way to conce… https://t.co/hplayJ3HwH

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April 18, 2019

High-five to the 2019 InvenTeam from @ManasquanBOE who's working on an invention that will monitor vital signs for… https://t.co/DQIDsK64r7

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April 17, 2019

Yes it’s true, #BatAppreciationDay is a real thing, and it happens to be today. #DidYouKnow, inventor Paul MacCread… https://t.co/FJYAvOgK6Z

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