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The Lemelson-MIT Program has helped thousands of students and educators learn to invent and has recognized hundreds of collegiate and mid-career inventors for 25 years. Our research offers evidence that our creative, transdisciplinary problem-solving approach known as invention education helps students of all backgrounds develop interest, confidence and capabilities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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Greenon InvenTeam from Enon, Ohio standing against school lockers

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GREENON HIGH SCHOOL INVENTEAM AWARDED A PATENT

The 2019-2020 InvenTeam from Greenon, Ohio was awarded a patent on January 25, 2022 for their system to prevent human-made debris in the sewer system from entering local...

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Infographic featuring the state outlines of the eight teams. The teams, their towns and inventions are listed above their state graphic. On the right, "8 teams of high school students from across the US, using an online platform to stay connected to their community and MIT, each awarded a $10k grant for inventing solutions to real-world problems.”

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2022 InvenTeam Mid-Grant Technical Reviews

LMIT's amazing InvenTeams® will be hosting their Mid-Grant Technical Reviews in February and March. You can support your local team by attending the virtual presentations and...

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IvE Stamp of Approval

Look for our new IvE stamp of approval!

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