Invention Education: a new paradigm
At Lemelson-MIT's profession development workshop, you'll see the how to re-engage students through invention education (IvE) by tapping into their own passions and interests. Invention Education:
- Allows for inclusivity in STEM
- Works across disciplines (transdisciplinary)
- Builds confidence and computational literacy
- Engages students in their local communities through problem solving
- Enhances social skills through teamwork and collaboration
Meet expert speakers, educators, and colleagues who will share activities and techniques that enable students from all walks of life to develop confidence in their ability to engage in STEM. You will experience activities that:
- Support the engagement of students from diverse backgrounds in STEM learning
- Develop students’ capacities to think and act as inventors
- Develop hands-on skills needed for creative problem solving
- Promote entrepreneurial mindsets
No matter your level of experience with Invention Education, you’ll benefit from the range of activities and events at this unique PD Workshop. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the two days.
Meet our high school InvenTeams® at EurekaFest!
Attendees will have unlimited access to LMIT’s EurekaFest where you'll get to see the power of IvE come alive. At this culminating event for InvenTeams (the 8 recipients of LMIT’s grant awards) you will hear the students describe in real time their process and results, and showcase their invention prototypes.