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Congratulations to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Northeast High School's 2018 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam on receiving a U.S. Patent!

The latest news interviews, blog entries, video updates, and social media appearances for the 2020-2021 InvenTeams.

Luis von Ahn, Feng Zhang, and Timothy Swager Honored as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors 

With a spike of COVID-19 surging across many parts of the nation, InvenTeams are applying savvy, and yes inventive, solutions for working in safe, socially distant ways.
 

Kayla Nguyen is a recipient of the L'Oréal USA 2020 For Women in Science (FWIS) Fellowship.

The 2020 Smithtown High School West InvenTeam tells WABC about their plans to develop the "Personal Distance Monitor" to help children with autism manage their personal space.

13 Student Teams Receive up to $10K for Invention Projects that Address Local & Worldwide Problems

The JV InvenTeams^TM Green Chemistry Activity Guide encourages students to use green chemistry principles to invent bioplastics.

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!

LMIT reflects on the systemic racism and violence that the Black community has long endured.

An online summer program to teach students about biotechnology, and the unique ways neuroscientists and inventors use STEM knowledge to solve problems that matter.

Students around the country recognized for innovative solutions to better single-use plastic, aircraft fuel gauges, surgery techniques and more.

LMIT's Leigh Estabrooks receives Society of Women Engineers WE Local Engaged Advocate Award.

InvenTeams diligently work on their inventions before heading out for the holiday break, while some plan to continue to build over the holidays.

14 student teams nationwide were awarded up to $10K in grants to address local & worldwide problems.
 

Cody Friesen recognized for commitment to invention, education and mentorship.