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Women have always played a vital role in the history of U.S. innovation. They’ve pushed past boundaries in science and society and built solutions to problems through their groundbreaking inventions. As a part of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing seven women from our past and present whose innovative work has improved lives in the U.S. and around the world. Read our roundup of inspiring inventors here: https://lnkd.in/eYuzAvQf Carolyn Bertozzi Lemelson-MIT Program Stanford University Department of Chemistry Society of Women Engineers National Inventors Hall of Fame Arlyne Simon, Ph.D. Pam Marrone Invasive Species Corporation #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #engineering #invention #WomenInventors #Inventors #Innovators #Entrepreneurs #Changemakers #TheLemelsonFoundation

The Lemelson Foundation has long championed #inventors and #entrepreneurs who tackle critical societal challenges. And, #climatechange is undeniably one of the most pressing issues of our time. At Elemental Impact, we're seeing the very essence of that mission in action: entrepreneurs harnessing ingenuity to forge a sustainable future. From revolutionizing energy systems to transforming agriculture for resilience, these innovators are building the solutions our world desperately needs. We hope to see you in #SanFrancisco on April 22 for Elemental Impact's "Elemental Interactive and Traversing the Scale Gap" event, where we'll get to witness this transformative power firsthand. Members of our team will be engaging with the bold leaders scaling climate tech, and diving deep into the strategic financing of first-of-a-kind and early infrastructure projects – the critical bridges to widespread adoption. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gt5XF4_r. We at the Foundation believe that supporting these ventures isn't just an investment, it's an investment in a habitable planet. We believe in the power of invention to change the world, and Elemental Interactive is where that belief becomes reality. #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation #ElementalInteractive2025 #Invention #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFuture #InventionforGood  #InventingforGood Joel Clement, Camila Thorndike

We're excited to follow the invention journey of Jason Kang and his fellow co-founders of Kinnos, who also won the Lemelson-MIT Program Student Prize in 2016 when they were undergraduate students at Columbia University. They successfully took their innovative disinfectant technology to market to help improve health for everyone. Katherine Jin Kevin Tyan, MD #invention #Inventor #medtech

At The Lemelson Foundation, we believe in the power of young minds to change the world. 🧠💡 That's why we're so excited to share the Lemelson-MIT Program's InvenTeam grant opportunity! 📢 Imagine the impact a $7,500 grant could have on your high school students — equipping them to tackle real-world problems through hands-on invention. This isn't just about a grant; it's a life-changing experience! #Educators, don't let this chance pass you by. Applications close April 23, 2025. Plus, finalists get to join us at #EurekaFest! Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/g6f-XzCQ #STEM #Education #Innovation #InventionEducation #LemelsonMIT David Coronado, Katie Krummeck, Stephanie Couch, Cristina Sáenz 📷: Credit (David Coronado) Pictured: InvenTeam presentations at the 2024 EurekaFest.

🪴 We were delighted to see this news report about the elementary school named in honor of our co-founder, Dolly Lemelson, where students learned about the food cycle in their community by getting their hands dirty. Third graders at the Dorothy Lemelson STEM Academy met with volunteer gardening experts from the University of Nevada, Reno Extension program, who helped the students make the connection between the science of agriculture, the food in their community, and the meals on their plates. “They get excited about it and want to do the learning,” says STEM Coordinator Kris Hugdal about the hands-on approach. “It creates that joy for them to want to learn more about the topic.” Watch the “Lessons in the Dirt” segment on KOLO-TV 8 News Now ABC to see how real-world activities like these are planting the seeds of STEM — and nurturing essential skills in our students: https://lnkd.in/eeuiSpTs #InventionEducation #STEMLearning #STEMEducation #innovation #invention #education #InventionEducation #K12

It might be the early days of Spring, but we already have Summer on our minds here at The Lemelson Foundation! Join us as we make plans to BLAST OFF into summer with our friends at NE STEAM Coalition! 🚀 ☀️ NE STEAM Coalition's FREE STEAM day is your opportunity to get hands-on with awesome summer activities! 🧪🤖 Plus, get a sneak peek at their EPIC summer camps and programs! 🤩 Lunch is included, so you can fuel up for a day of exploring and playing! 🍕 Don't miss out! Sign up now and ignite your curiosity: EVENTS@NESTEAMCOALITION.ORG And, learn more about NE STEAM Coalition at https://lnkd.in/gazqSC3n! #STEAM #SummerCamps #KidsActivities #FunLearning #ExploreAndPlay Katie Krummeck, David Coronado, Wade Hopkins, Jackie Murphy

The Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Network is a dynamic community of stakeholders from academia, industry, nonprofits, and government, working to transform U.S. engineering education for a sustainable future. Don't miss your chance to be part of this! Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e_7tsaVM Engineering for One Planet, VentureWell

📣 Calling all postsecondary innovation and entrepreneurship educators: We have a free professional development opportunity to share with you! The USPTO’s National Summer Teachers Institute (NSTI) will be held virtually this year July 21-23, with a focus on postsecondary education. 📚 Applicants can include (but are not limited to) educators for community colleges, universities, trade schools, and other vocational programs that provide job-specific training and skills, and apprenticeships for near workforce development.  📚 The free program includes tools, practices, project-based learning models, and sessions on intellectual property (IP) fundamentals, the invention process from idea to patent, advancing American innovation, and best practices in teaching innovation and tech transfer at the university level. 📚 NSTI will connect educators with experts and peers from across the country working on invention education, innovation and entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and STEM. 📢 Educators: Learn more and apply now before the May 31 deadline:  https://lnkd.in/euQghcR3 #InventionEducation #invention #innovation #entrepreneurship #STEM #STEMlearning #STEMeducation #USPTO #NSTI #IntellectualProperty #IP #WorkforceDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #PD #PostSecondary #HigherEd #CommunityCollege #vocational

To tackle the planet's toughest challenges, collaboration is key. That's why the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) team is energized to be in Akron, Ohio this week for the Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) conference! This vital platform brings together student engineers – the future green workforce – to exchange ideas and collaborate on strategies to address pressing environmental and societal issues. With more than 1,850 student members on 50 university campuses in the U.S. and Canada, the ESW community is a powerful force for change. And, EOP is here to support and amplify that force! If you're passionate about sustainability, eager to transform engineering education, or simply curious about how we can build a better future, we encourage you to engage with EOP at the conference! Here's how: Catch our EOP-related session: 💠March 27th (5:00 - 6:00 pm): Visit the Ballroom (Student Union, The University of Akron) for a Meet & Greet Opportunity with Hadley Willman, EOP's new Engagement Coordinator. 💠March 28th (10:00 am - 12:00 pm): Catch EOP Network Member Michael Milligan (ABET) in Room 312 for the session titled “Empowering Change from Local Action to Global Impact: Problem-Solving and Communication Strategies for Sustainability.” 💠March 28th (3:00 - 4:00 pm): Catch EOP Network Manager Victoria Matthew in Room 312 for a workshop titled “Charting Your Path to a Sustainability-Focused Engineering Career.” 💠March 29th (10:00 - 11:00 am): Catch Hadley Willman and EOP Network Member Emma Telepo in Room 335 for a session titled ”Engineering for One Planet Student Ambassador Program: Empowering Undergraduate Students to Advocate for Curricular Change.” For a complete list of conference sessions, visit: https://lnkd.in/evYhsgrB Don't miss your chance to dive deep into EOP's work and learn how we're equipping the next generation of engineers to become climate champions. We look forward to seeing you at #ESWCon25! #ESWConference #EngineeringForOnePlanet #EOP #Sustainability #FutureofEngineering #GreenSkills #EngineeringSustainably

Big news! Third Derivative has welcomed 26 groundbreaking #startups to its Industrial Innovation Cohorts, all dedicated to tackling the challenge of industrial decarbonization! At The Lemelson Foundation, we're inspired by their commitment to "Make Less, Make Better, and Make New" in the cement, steel, and chemical sectors. These innovators are vital to our climate action work, and we look forward to learning more about their impactful work. Check out the full story: https://lnkd.in/grgbRmn5 #ClimateAction #ImpactInnovation #FutureofIndustry #ThirdDerivative #Decarbonization #IndustrialDecarbonization Joel Clement, Rushad Nanavatty