The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation
Many people don't realize how invention touches every aspect of our lives – and that may keep them from becoming inventors. With that in mind, The Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation was established in 1995 at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History with three goals:
- Research, document, and share information about invention and innovation
- Encourage inventive creativity in young people
- Foster an appreciation for the central role of invention and innovation in the history of the United States
To do this, The Lemelson Center provides:
- Research opportunities and symposia that bring together leading thinkers to explore and advance invention as it relates to architecture, play, the environment, and other themes
- Fun and engaging exhibits for inventors of all ages.
- Programs, educational materials and kid-friendly resources for teachers and parents.
With millions of museum visitors annually; educational videos, DVDs, and CD-ROMs that have been distributed to 35,000 classrooms; 40,000 podcast downloads a year; and millions of children and their families who have explored hands-on science through Invention at Play exhibitions and Spark!Lab, the Lemelson Center has created a new level of excitement and understanding about the power of invention.
Read more: Lemelson Center at the Smithsonian
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