In Remembrance of Dorothy Lemelson of The Lemelson Foundation
Dorothy Lemelson, co-founder of The Lemelson Foundation, passes away at 94.
2018 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize winner honored by L'Oreal
Kayla Nguyen is a recipient of the L'Oréal USA 2020 For Women in Science (FWIS) Fellowship.
World Food Day 2020
October 16, 2020 marks #WorldFoodDay! To celebrate, we are highlighting four Lemelson-MIT student inventors whose food and agricultural-related inventions make them true #FoodHeroes!
Our Commitment for Better Inclusion and Diversity in STEM and Inventing
LMIT reflects on the systemic racism and violence that the Black community has long endured.
Leigh Estabrooks wins Society of Women Engineers Award
LMIT's Leigh Estabrooks receives Society of Women Engineers WE Local Engaged Advocate Award.
Invention Education Officer on EdSurge Podcast
Leigh Estabrooks, shares tales from her 13 year Invention Education journey with LMIT.
LMIT Executive Director Gives Public Testimony at USPTO SUCCESS Act Hearing
The USPTO is gathering information on the participation of women, minorities, and veterans in the patent system for purposes of a study.
LMIT leader works for equality in patents, inventor education, STEM opportunities
“One of the greatest challenges I see is that women are not given opportunities to learn ways of thinking as an inventor.”
Lemelson-MIT Program Appoints Stephanie Couch as Executive Director
Couch to build upon program’s 20-year success in celebrating invention and inspiring youth to invent.
Two Decades of Celebrating Invention and Inspiring Youth
The year 2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the Lemelson-MIT Program and in honor of the milestone, Lemelson-MIT partnered with MIT Technology Review to create a custom editorial.
EurekaFest 2014 Photos and Videos
Check out all the photos and videos from the eighth annual EurekaFest event last month.
Remembering Inventor Stephanie Kwolek
Stephanie Kwolek, inventor and 1999 Lemelson-MIT Lifetime Achievement Award winner, passes away at age 90.
LMIT Awards Jerome Lemelson Fellowship
Alfonso Perez, MITES alum and 2013 course 2 grad, receives Jerome Lemelson Fellowship to study in MEngM Program.
Young Americans Recognize the Impact of Innovation on U.S. Economy
2012 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index reveals barriers and drivers to becoming U.S. inventors.
An "Innovation Gap?" Chasing the Spirit of Edison
A new survey reveals a potential "innovation gap" in America.
Lemelson-MIT Invention Index Uncovers Inventive Perception among Young Americans
Invention and innovation are essential to remaining globally competitive, and a new survey shows an untapped group of potential inventors in the U.S.