The Invention Convention - Success Stories

There are dozens of stories that we could tell you about the accomplishments of IC students. Each year, a parent, teacher, or student shares with us their personal story of their invention journey. We can tell you many stories we've heard about the self confidence that the program builds, the relationships between students and parents and/or grandparents that were nurtured as students worked with an adult on their creation, or the improvement in a student's school performance.

The true success of the program can be seen in the students by parents, teachers, and friends. The outcomes are amazing.

Many of the success stories can also be found in the headlines. We actively work with local and national media to recognize the outstanding work that IC students and schools have done. On these pages you can find many of those stories, and if you happen to see a story in the news and on TV, let us know, we'd love to share the great news about great local students with everyone!

Here are just some of the success stories you can find by clicking on one of the links in this section:

Three Invention Convention students are inducted into the National Gallery of Young Inventors in Akron Ohio.

Michael Vawter (2004 Columbus Grand Prize Winner, also featured in video above) was selected by Popular Science Magazine as one of the top 10 high school inventors across the country.

 

The video below shows three Invention Convention students demonstrating their invention on Ellen.

 

"The Wedgie Boys" - just check out the video below.

 

Dozens of kids featured in their local newspaper.

 

Below is a great 10 minute video created by Parma City Schools in the Cleveland area that provides an overview of the entire program.

Thank You!

Thank you to all of the teachers, parents, and mentors who have helped Invention Convention students turn their idea into an invention.

More student success stories are featured in our Hall of Fame.

More success stories will be added soon.