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Faces of Invention, General, Impact Spotlights, Invention Education, Invention Notebook, Inventor BioCultivating the Next Generation of Invention Education Teachers
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Faces of Invention, General, Impact Spotlights, Invention Education, Invention Notebook, Inventor Bio
Cultivating the Next Generation of Invention Education Teachers
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Transforming the Philanthropic Landscape for STEM
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The Courage To Invent
engineering for one planet
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Cultivating the Next Generation of Invention Education Teachers
Katia Avila Pinedo shares how her invention education journey inspired her to give back to her community through teaching.
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VertueLab
VertueLab is a nonprofit that supports climate tech entrepreneurs and cleantech startups in the Pacific Northwest.
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On World Engineering Day: Excellence in Engineering Redefined
Every year on March 4, World Engineering Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the invaluable role engineering excellence plays in tackling global issues in pursuit of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These 17 goals exist out of a necessity to address global crises that limit humanity’s collective health and potential. Given the…
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From Dream to Patent: The Lemelson Foundation’s Commitment to Equitable Invention
Black History Month is a time for reflection, celebration, and a renewed commitment to acknowledging and uplifting the immense contributions of African American and Black inventors throughout history.
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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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Nonprofit Association of Oregon
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) advocates for charitable nonprofits of all sizes and purposes at the local, state, and national levels.
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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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Inventing Our Future: A National Inventors’ Day Celebration
A message from Rob Schneider, Executive Director, The Lemelson Foundation
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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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NSF and Lemelson Foundation Launch Joint Awards Supporting Sustainability in Engineering Education
The Lemelson Foundation and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the first awards in a joint initiative to fund projects supporting the integration of social and environmental sustainability into engineering curricula. Supported in part by a $3 million, three-year investment from The Lemelson Foundation and aligned with the goals of its Engineering for One Planet…
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Making STEM Education More Inclusive for Emerging Entrepreneurs
Five attributes that innovation and entrepreneurship programs should cultivate
