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  • Protecting the Planet, One Engineering Class at a Time

    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.

  • Using Invention to Increase Mindfulness

    Using Invention to Increase Mindfulness

    An ancient mindfulness technique inspired this high schooler to invent a modern stress-reducing technology.

  • This Engineer is Creating a Path for Accessible Solar Energy

    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.

  • Engineering for Good

    Engineering for Good

    Invention education programs inspired this young inventor to pursue engineering to make an impact in people’s lives.

  • The Food Allergy Detective

    The Food Allergy Detective

    This young inventor created an AI-enabled, electronic nose to sniff out allergens lurking in your food.

  • National Inventors’ Day 2025

    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

  • Black History Month 2025

    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

  • Envisioning a Safer Eye Exam

    Envisioning a Safer Eye Exam

    This young inventor created a synthetic model eye to help medical students train for optical procedures.

  • Escaping the Ordinary in the Classroom

    Escaping the Ordinary in the Classroom

    This innovative education curriculum uses an escape room model to engage students in important life lessons.

  • Transforming the Game with Invention

    Transforming the Game with Invention

    This former athlete turned entrepreneur and inventor is creating new sports technology to improve player safety.

  • Recharging the Electric Vehicle Industry

    Recharging the Electric Vehicle Industry

    This sustainable startup is building a circular economy for EV batteries from the ground up

  • Achieving that Lightbulb Moment

    Achieving that Lightbulb Moment

    How two high school inventors created a flashlight to help light the way for their community’s first responders