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From Survival to Sustainability for Impact Incubators
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From Survival to Sustainability for Impact Incubators
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Building an Innovation Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs in Africa
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The Role of Philanthropy in Supporting Impact Entrepreneurs
Faces of Invention
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Women’s History Month 2026
Twelve Women Whose Inventions Have Shaped Our Past and Present …To celebrate Women’s History Month, we are showcasing inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs whose inventions play a crucial role in society. :root { –whm-color-grey-darkest: #141414; –whm-color-grey-dark: #242424; –whm-color-blue-primary: #3798C8; –whm-color-cyan: #5CCBF9; –whm-color-lilac: #CAD2E2; } .lemelson-bhm-2025 .panel { grid-template-rows: unset; } .lemelson-bhm-2025 .panel.is-layout-flow { margin-left: 25px !important;…
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Black History Month 2026
Celebrating the Impact of Black Inventors Past and Present …The ingenuity of Black innovators continues to shape modern life and expand the invention ecosystem .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::before, .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::after { position: absolute; content: “”; top: 0; width: 50%; height: 100%; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; opacity: 50%; } .lemelson-bhm-2025 .bhm-2025-background-image::before { left: 0; background-image: url(‘/wp-content/uploads/BHM_stars-and-lighting_left_opacity-100.png’); background-position: left…
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Protecting the Planet, One Engineering Class at a Time
How a wildlife biologist’s unconventional career path led to a sustainability movement in engineering education.
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Using Invention to Increase Mindfulness
An ancient mindfulness technique inspired this high schooler to invent a modern stress-reducing technology.
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This Engineer is Creating a Path for Accessible Solar Energy
Monique Dyers is a leader in renewable energy — and a role model for other engineers interested in entrepreneurship with purpose.
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Engineering for Good
Invention education programs inspired this young inventor to pursue engineering to make an impact in people’s lives.
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The Food Allergy Detective
This young inventor created an AI-enabled, electronic nose to sniff out allergens lurking in your food.
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National Inventors’ Day 2025
Meet some of the inventors, teams, and startups that are tackling 21st century challenges through inventionAndrea GoldsmithImproved the performance and reliability of wireless communications worldwideAudrey ShermanInvented medical tape that is easily removable and pain-freeDr. Cato LaurencinPioneered the field of regenerative engineering to treat musculoskeletal conditionsJosh SiegelHarnessed automotive data to optimize vehicle performance and monitor travelMore
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Black History Month 2025
Commemorating Black Inventors Past and Present …The innovations and inventions developed by Black inventors continue to transform our world and improve lives. Dr. Cato T. LaurencinPioneered the field of regenerative engineering to treat musculoskeletal conditionsAngel TeagleCreated device to alert caregivers about unattended infants in car seatsDr. Patricia E. BathInvented laser device for cataract surgery ValerieMore
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Envisioning a Safer Eye Exam
This young inventor created a synthetic model eye to help medical students train for optical procedures.
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Escaping the Ordinary in the Classroom
This innovative education curriculum uses an escape room model to engage students in important life lessons.
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Transforming the Game with Invention
This former athlete turned entrepreneur and inventor is creating new sports technology to improve player safety.
