Kristin Thorsen

Invention education specialist, helping build a mindset to become problem finders and problem solvers. Mom who loves Snoopy

[Elise Thorsen @EliseT2029]

I had an amazing high school season as a starting varsity second baseman

.273 AVG |.300 OBP |.390 SLG |.690 OPS

21-H | 16-1B | 1-2B | 4-3B

11RBI, 10R, 3BB

[Sam Natrop @SamNatrop]

Bud Shanahan records the final out and the celebration begins for @clcathletics as the Tigers win their own Class 3A Regional title with a 6-3 victory over @WNHSathletics. @NWHPreps @JoeAguilar64

[Northwest Herald Preps - Shaw Local @NWHPreps]

Bud Shanahan went 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs, Wade Ozment held Wauconda to three hits in just over five innings pitched and Niklas Thorsen secured the save as Crystal Lake Central topped Wauconda 6-3 in IHSA Class 3A regional semifinal baseball action Thursday.

[Northwest Herald - Shaw Local @nwherald]

Crystal Lake Central faces Wauconda in IHSA Class 3A Regional baseball on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Fred Tipps Field on the campus of Crystal Lake Central High School.

[Northwest Herald - Shaw Local @nwherald]

Read more here: Photos: Crystal Lake Central vs. Wauconda, Class 3A Regional baseball https://t.co/FgxEkQt1s5

[Russ Hodges @RussellJHodges]

Thorsen gets out of the bases-loaded jam, striking one out swinging and getting a flyout to center that ends the 6th

6-3 Central top 7th

[Elise Thorsen @EliseT2029]

Starting off the season with a win 2-0!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

My latest article. Classroom size matters
https://t.co/oMXfv2O9QU

[Chad Leistikow🆑 @ChadLeistikow]

Second-round pick Lucy Olsen's #1 goal is to make a WNBA roster this year. Can she do it? More on the one-year Hawkeye's pro future.

“Once Lucy shows up and you see her play in person, you're going to want her on your team.”
https://t.co/Pw7jW4W8tc

[Inventors HOF @InventorsHOF]

To all the fathers, father figures and fathers of invention, we honor you today. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at the National Inventors Hall of Fame®! #FathersDay

[Alex Kantecki @akantecki]

Class 3A state championship (FINAL): @cltigerbaseball 3, Lemont 2. Tigers (22-14) win their first state championship in comeback fashion.

[Inventors HOF @InventorsHOF]

📣 Calling all collegiate inventors! There’s one week left to apply for this year’s Collegiate Inventors Competition®. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your work, receive feedback from Hall of Fame inventors and win cash prizes. Enter today! https://t.co/eCacmUlFpX

[Inventors HOF @InventorsHOF]

For every list, reminder or creative idea you’ve written on a @PostIt Note, you can thank Inductee Arthur Fry! While working at @3M, Fry made many technical contributions to products including art materials, tapes, decorative ribbon, gift wrap and more. #StickyNotes #PostIt

[Inventors HOF @InventorsHOF]

Last week, world-changing Inductee Rodolphe Barrangou visited the NIHF headquarters in North Canton, OH. He shared insights from his pioneering work in co-developing CRISPR-enhanced food products, answered questions & chatted with the team. Check out highlights from his visit.

[Kristin Thorsen @thorsentech]

@InventorsHOF is ready to celebrate #kidinventors @isicinvents Illinois Student Invention Convention

#inventioneducation #stem

[Inventors HOF @InventorsHOF]

The Force is strong with this one! Lanny Smoot, creator of lightsabers used at @DisneyParks, will be welcomed into the National Inventors Hall of Fame® at our upcoming Induction Ceremony. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou

[Camp Invention @CampInvention]

From inventing a perfume bracelet at Camp Invention® to discovering seeds suitable for water purification, @national_stem Champion Sarah Gao recently presented at the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C. Discover what she says about her start in STEM at Camp Invention!

[Camp Invention @CampInvention]

Your child can create their own animal mash-up with this easy DNA dice game! Let us know what they create in the comments. https://t.co/PbVfH2Umea #Animals #LearningGames #DNADay24

[Kristin Thorsen @thorsentech]

School leaders, who is ready to explore the impact #inventioneducation can bring to your students this summer? It’s not too late. We provide engaging curriculum and all the materials to integrate or stand alone.

#summerlearning #STEM

[Inventors HOF @InventorsHOF]

Empower your PreK-8 students through hands-on challenges that encourage problem finding and solving, risk-taking and exploration. Discover how easy it is to bring #InventionEducation to your district! https://t.co/AJ4FBayQtb

[Inventors HOF @InventorsHOF]

Uncover the tools to incorporate powerful strategies to foster design thinking among your students! Don't miss our virtual workshop on 4/13 @ 11 a.m. ET, as part of the #NationalSTEMFestival presented by @ExplrMedia & @usedgov. Reserve your spot! https://t.co/AGndkPuRUW #STEMweek