CIC inventors appear on Community Voice Channel to talk #invention and presenting at @niceeinvents. These #kidinventors found inspiration at The Henry Ford. Landon spoke about working with Wepco Plastics, Inc. on his My Finger Shield prototype!

thechronicle.com/stories/201806… congratulations Cianna on your hard work. This #1stgrade #femaleinventor enjoyed her victory at @niceeinvents #girlsinstem

Are you seeing stories about plastic straws in the news lately...a #fifthgrader invented Snow Straw which uses ice instead of plastic. #stopsucking #inventioneducation #GirlsInSTEM

Thank you Wepco Plastics, Inc. for the amazing tour. Your facility is beautiful and your staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. Your involvement in our program is critical! x.com/wepcoplastics/…

Have you checked out the USPTO’s kid site? uspto.gov/kids/

After being bullied, Molly Deptula, 12, invented a way to catch such tormentors — and won a national award for her effort journalinquirer.com/towns/ellingto…

Leighann Melanson, an incoming 6th grader, hopes to secure pet company sponsors for the CIC! She and her mom first met with the CT Humane Society and now is on NBC Entertainment to showcase her invention and love of animals. CIC inventors are way beyond their years! Thank you Leighann.

Hey CIC Inventors! Be sure to tune in Saturday mornings to see Alie Ward on her new show!

It’s #MakerMonth! We’re joining Stanley Black & Decker to celebrate the power of making and we want you to get involved. Click the link to learn more about Maker Month, the chance to win tools, and nominate your school to win a Makerspace! #EmpoweringMakers bit.ly/2Qw6Dce

Young Connecticut entrepreneurs show how you can put innovation to work right here, right now! theday.com/business/20180…

Miss Connecticut was a CIC inventor when she was younger! Now, she introduces young girls to STEM fields. She wants girls to join programs like the CIC. We are excited to have her support! #GirlsinSTEM #inventioneducation

Today on @CWInventionTV, host Alie Ward shows us: an artist balancing boulders, a creative genius making viral videos, the future of tube travel & the sweet invention for harvesting honey!

Today on @CWInventionTV, host Alie Ward shows us: LED wristbands for concert entertainment, App Camp for Girls, the travel jacket with a pocket for everything & the entrepreneur shining a light on sore throats.

CT Manufacturers like Wepco Plastics, Inc. who invest in CIC inventors will reap the benefit of a skilled problem-solving workforce! #Industry40

U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Josie Steffenson, a first grader from Manchester, won for Sock Lock. "My invention has built in fasteners so that when you are done wearing them you can attach them to their match, and they will stay together.” #invention #brilliance #laundry

U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Gianna Guzzo, a 12th grader from Suffield, won the Aerospace Award, presented by Raytheon Technologies, and 3rd place in her grade category for Vital Guard. "My invention protects children in vehicles by monitoring a child's vital signs.”

U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Farmington 6th grader Sydnie grader won the Best Prototype Award and took 1st place in her grade category for The Slider Binder. "My invention allows a person to replace broken three ring binder rings without having to replace the entire binder.”

U.S. Nationals Winner Spotlight: Danbury sixth-grader Sophia Blumenreich took home the Animal Care and Pets Award for The Bit Blaster. "Horses sometimes get sick because of cross-contamination between bits from one horse to the next. The Bit Blaster sterilizes the bacteria.”

Are you a fan of CIC? Can you do 20 push-ups? Do you believe innovation is the key to the future?  Love challenges? Join us Saturday, October 17 at Veteran’s Park in Fairfield for the annual Push For Entrepreneurship fundraiser. pushforentrepreneurship.com for details.

Registration is now open for schools wishing to participate in the CIC program: receive our curricular activities that build invention skills and communications from us about our virtual Finals event. Details And registration at cicinvent.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EQXEq3GK… Deadline is December 31.