The Invention Convention & Just Think Inc.
The Invention Convention Program is run by Just Think, Inc. Just Think Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The organization was started back in 1996 to help promote the program and make it sustainable for future years.
Cherylyn Rusthon is the Executive Director of the organization and works with our Board of Directors to help bring the program to local students. For Board details you can contact Cherylyn.
Cherylyn's support staff includes a diverse mix of individuals dedicated to the program's mission - providing opportunities to local students.
The Invention Convention was developed
with many great and complimentary purposes in mind. One guiding
facet was the desire and need to share good and positive news
about what is happening in Ohio classrooms. The media
reports on the many negative aspects of life - we aim to balance
the news with all of the great things children do every day.
Celebrating the accomplishments of our children, our schools,
and our communities shines light on the good news that is happening
all around us. Invention Convention kids do great things and
the news of their accomplishments should be front and center
everyday.
Another founding tenet for The Invention Convention is the belief
that every child is an inventor. If you teach kids to just think,
to pay attention, provide them the right environment and tools,
and remove the fear of failure, kids can do amazing things.
Being genuinely interested in their minds and in their potential,
and helping them develop their creativity and problem-solving
skills is not only the foundation for invention, but also the
foundation for developing critical life-long skills. And the
earlier that kids develop these important skills, the better
off all of us are.
Everyone at Just Think Inc. and The Invention Convention works
to improve our program to meet the changing needs of kids. We
have great partners and sponsors who share our vision and allow
us to do our job - to provide an invaluable program, to encourage,
support, and to listen. We want kids to explore ideas, trust
their thoughts, try and try again. A resilient kid who can brainstorm
without restrictions, a kid who not only learns, but learns
to think, who starts to build these skills is an indicator that
we've done our job.
We have over 15 years of service in the Columbus community and our statewide expansion is well underway. We have regional competitions in The Miami Valley, Cleveland, and now, Cincinnati areas.
We are still building towards our 1st State Competition where the winners from each regional competition will come together for even bigger prizes and awards.
We've seen the difference that this program has made in the lives of hundreds of children. You can help the program, just contact us to find out how.
