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The National Inventors Hall of Fame #NIHF recognizes inventors, promotes creativity and advances innovation through programs like @CampInvention.

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Inductee Rodolphe Barrangou has enhanced the global food supply by developing improved dairy starter cultures with CRISPR. Discover more about this pioneer and his innovative applications of CRISPR in forestry! https://t.co/MrbBnP4hu4
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It’s time to challenge the way we see inventors and to recognize that inventors can be anyone!

Check out how 2026 Inductee Sara Blakely describes an inventor.
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The @theNAEng is marking 250 years of innovation by highlighting a different engineering discipline each month. Check out its latest video focusing on computer science and engineering, and showcasing the innovations that have shaped our nation. https://t.co/joSkFQnYZP

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Each year, the annual Induction Ceremony creates unforgettable moments, and this year was no exception. Take a look at some of the most memorable highlights! #NIHF2026

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From illuminating their legacy in the Gallery of Icons® at the National Inventors Hall of Fame® Museum to honoring their contributions during the Induction gala, the Class of 2026 Inductees will carry on the cherished traditions of Inductees who came before them. #NIHF2026

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Check out this interview with @sarablakely, one of the remarkable innovators in the Class of 2026, as she talks with @CNN about what being an inventor and Inducted to the Hall of Fame means to her! #Spanx #HOF

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Spanx Founder @SaraBlakely joins the ranks of Walt Disney and Alexander Graham Bell as she's inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (@InventorsHOF). She tells Erin how she overcame huge challenges and multiple failures before she landed at the top of her field.

Watch her full interview with Erin:

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In just two weeks, the marquee at @TheAnthemDC will shine bright as we celebrate our newest class of Inductees during the greatest night in American innovation! #Induction #NIHF2026

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In a powerful moment for 2026 Inductee Charles Thiel, a physician who managed asthma since childhood hugged him and said, “If it hadn’t been for your invention, I’d be dead.” Swipe to learn more about Thiel's incredible work in asthma treatment! #NIHF2026

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From New Jersey to groundbreaking innovations, 2026 Inductee Irving Porush’s journey is remarkable! Did you know he served as a World War II weather officer and crafted the first MDI prototype using unexpected materials? Uncover more about this inspiring innovator!
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When his daughter asked if her asthma medication could be delivered in a spray, 2026 Inductee George Maison was intrigued. Along with fellow Inductees Irving Porush & Charles Thiel, they invented a portable device for nearly instant relief from respiratory distress. #NIHF2026

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During World War II, heat exchange innovations developed by 2026 Inductee Reuben Trane were used in aircraft, naval vessels, military bases, hospitals & more. By the end of the war, The Trane Co. had supplied over 1 million products in support of the U.S. & its allies. #NIHF2026

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From accessing databases to checking social media, our daily lives run on Wi-Fi, thanks to 2026 Inductee Teresa Meng. Her work integrating communication functions onto one CMOS chip helped power today’s wireless world. #NIHF2026 https://t.co/4X97YxPu1h

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Hired by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in 1920, 2026 Inductee Olive Dennis traveled 44,000+ miles her first year, improving passenger experience and boosting the B&O’s revenue. A true pioneer!
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Meet the next inspiring Inductee in our Class of 2026: Henry Samueli. A visionary whose breakthroughs in broadband communications have enabled affordable, high-speed digital data transmission for homes & businesses worldwide! https://t.co/UDvoAzVtYQ #NIHF2026

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From the lab to nearly every vehicle on the road, Chemlok® Rubber-to-Metal Adhesive System significantly shaped the rubber industry. Meet its developer and 2026 Inductee, Donald Alstadt. #NIHF2026

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A member of the Class of 2026, Feng Zhang joins the Hall of Fame in recognition of his transformative work advancing human health through engineered CRISPR-Cas genome-editing systems. Learn more about this new Inductee! https://t.co/1i2yBCHlC3 #NIHF2026

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Introducing 2026 Inductee Maurus Logan, whose refusal to accept the traditional way of doing something was always best, led to the creation of a revolutionary invention: Ty-Rap® cable ties. #Innovation #NIHF2026

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While getting ready for a party, 2026 Inductee @SaraBlakely identified a missing piece in women’s apparel. What began as an idea in 1998 led to an industry-disrupting solution that revolutionized shapewear and created the iconic @Spanx brand! https://t.co/uINYB2sDfp #NIHF2026

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2026 Inductees Louis Argenta & Michael Morykwas revolutionized wound care with Vacuum Assisted Closure® (V.A.C.®). Used to treat millions with traumatic injuries worldwide, it’s one of the most important advances in wound treatment in the past 50 years. https://t.co/MNWaM12WF9

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We are honored to introduce 2026 Inductee Frank S. Greene Jr., a pioneering electrical engineer, inventor and entrepreneur who developed high-speed memory systems for computers and was also committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders. #Technology #Innovation