Though it might sound a bit obvious, our kids are our future and after the 2015 WQED Invention Convention that was held at Inventionland last Friday, we must admit that the future looks bright!

Our very own invention factory, Inventionland was overrun with innovation as area 5th through 8th grade students flooded our creative facility for the innovative event.

As usual, this year’s Invention Convention helped to support S.T.E.M education, or the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

After an inspiring welcome from CEO and founder George Davison, student participants got to work on three different inventing activities: Paddle Power, Launch It and Zipline.

The day-long event was full of innovation, including a session where students pitched new product ideas to our expert panel of judges.

The well-rounded group of judges not only evaluated the students’ creativity and ideas, but they also dove right in, offering project advice and mentoring students throughout the day.

Without a doubt, the students, experts and volunteers went home feeling excited and inspired by all the innovation that tomorrow holds!

You can see more pictures from the 2015 WQED Invention Convention by visiting the Inventionland Facebook page!

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Tomorrow, we are going to open the doors of Inventionland, this time for fifth through eighth grade students from across the region, who are participating in the 2015 WQED Invention Convention! As you’re probably aware, Inventionland has hosted this event for the innovators of tomorrow for a few years now; and, we couldn’t be happier that our creative work space can help to inspire these young minds.

For student participants, the day will start off early in the morning and it will be filled with all things inventing, from challenges and product pitches to engineering hub sessions.

To begin, all participants will receive a special welcome from WQED engineers and our very own CEO and founder, Mr. George Davison!

After that, they’ll get to work on three different inventing projects: Paddle Power, Launch It and Zipline.

They’ll take only a quick break for lunch before the fun-filled day concludes with the students presenting product pitches to our panel of judges.

The day is sure to be brimming with creativity and we’ll bring you a full recap once the 2015 WQED Invention Convention wraps up!

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