CIC

Connecticut Invention Convention raises innovators by teaching K-12 students creative problem-solving through invention!

[CIC @CT_Invent]

Registration is now open for schools wishing to participate in the CIC program: receive our curricular activities that build invention skills and communications from us about our virtual Finals event. Details And registration at https://t.co/5W7QFiUW0E Deadline is December 31.

[CIC @CT_Invent]

Are you a fan of CIC? Can you do 20 push-ups? Do you believe innovation is the key to the future?  Love challenges? Join us Saturday, October 17 at Veteran’s Park in Fairfield for the annual
Push For Entrepreneurship fundraiser. https://t.co/XvH9cG3XCE for details.

[CIC @CT_Invent]

U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Danbury sixth-grader Sophia Blumenreich took home the Animal Care and Pets Award for The Bit Blaster. "Horses sometimes get sick because of cross-contamination between bits from one horse to the next. The Bit Blaster sterilizes the bacteria.”

[CIC @CT_Invent]

U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Farmington 6th grader Sydnie grader won the Best Prototype Award and took 1st place in her grade category for The Slider Binder. "My invention allows a person to replace broken three ring binder rings without having to replace the entire binder.”

[CIC @CT_Invent]

U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Gianna Guzzo, a 12th grader from Suffield, won the Aerospace Award, presented by Raytheon Technologies, and 3rd place in her grade category for Vital Guard. "My invention protects children in vehicles by monitoring a child's vital signs.”

[CIC @CT_Invent]

U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Josie Steffenson, a first grader from Manchester, won for Sock Lock. "My invention has built in fasteners so that when you are done wearing them you can attach them to their match, and they will stay together.” #invention #brilliance #laundry

[CIC @CT_Invent]

CT Manufacturers like @WepcoPlastics who invest in CIC inventors will reap the benefit of a skilled problem-solving workforce! #Industry40

[Yaribel @belitzamc0]

We love working with the next generation of #Makers. We can only be effective through the support of organizations like @AMBA_molders. Thanks to the @AMBA_molders's Educational Outreach award we were able to present the @CT_Invent with a $1,000 check! #kidinventor #CIC

[Did I Mention Invention? @CBSInventionTV]

Today on @CWInventionTV, host @alieward shows us: LED wristbands for concert entertainment, App Camp for Girls, the travel jacket with a pocket for everything & the entrepreneur shining a light on sore throats.

[Did I Mention Invention? @CBSInventionTV]

Today on @CWInventionTV, host @alieward shows us: an artist balancing boulders, a creative genius making viral videos, the future of tube travel & the sweet invention for harvesting honey!

[CIC @CT_Invent]

@EHSunsetRidge @thehenryford @STEMIECoalition CIC's Arianna, our 2018 State Finalist and NICEE participant, proudly representing CT! Change the World, Arianna!

[Sunset Ridge Middle School @EHSunsetRidge]

"One spark can change a life and change the world." Check out this inspirational video from @thehenryford that includes our very own National Invention Convention participant, Arianna! #EHPSpride #innovateCT @CT_Invent https://t.co/ppIMXQnsB7

[CIC @CT_Invent]

Miss Connecticut was a CIC inventor when she was younger! Now, she introduces young girls to STEM fields. She wants girls to join programs like the CIC. We are excited to have her support! #GirlsinSTEM #inventioneducation

[CIC @CT_Invent]

Young Connecticut entrepreneurs show how you can put innovation to work right here, right now! https://t.co/To2UCi6iKl

[CIC @CT_Invent]

It’s #MakerMonth! We’re joining @StanleyBlkDeckr to celebrate the power of making and we want you to get involved. Click the link to learn more about Maker Month, the chance to win tools, and nominate your school to win a Makerspace! #EmpoweringMakers
https://t.co/0r9osJnFjK

[CIC @CT_Invent]

Hey CIC Inventors! Be sure to tune in Saturday mornings to see @alieward on her new show!

[Did I Mention Invention? @CBSInventionTV]

Have you heard the exciting news?! #DidIMentionInvention with @alieward is joining the @CWMagnificent line-up on #TheCW!

[CIC @CT_Invent]

Leighann Melanson, an incoming 6th grader, hopes to secure pet company sponsors for the CIC! She and her mom first met with the @cthumane and now is on @nbc to showcase her invention and love of animals. CIC inventors are way beyond their years! Thank you Leighann.

[CIC @CT_Invent]

After being bullied, Molly Deptula, 12, invented a way to catch such tormentors — and won a national award for her effort https://t.co/UJm3WwfzWw

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Have you checked out the USPTO’s kid site? https://t.co/93A76KP53D

[CIC @CT_Invent]

Thank you @WepcoPlastics for the amazing tour. Your facility is beautiful and your staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. Your involvement in our program is critical! https://t.co/xMxD8HjR4f

[Yaribel @belitzamc0]

Wonderful to have @CT_Invent come and tour the shop today. It was our privilege to be involved this year. We are so grateful for everything they do with our students to encourage their creativity and innovation. Thank you for paving the way for the next generation of inventors!

[CIC @CT_Invent]

Are you seeing stories about plastic straws in the news lately...a #fifthgrader invented Snow Straw which uses ice instead of plastic. #stopsucking #inventioneducation #GirlsInSTEM

[CIC @CT_Invent]

https://t.co/V6sdrtHYq0 congratulations Cianna on your hard work. This #1stgrade #femaleinventor enjoyed her victory at @niceeinvents #girlsinstem