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SCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
Our
New OnLine School Registration system is now LIVE.. Join Us.
ELLEN
DeGENERES CASTING CALL OPEN FOR FEBRUARY TAPING. Students are
invited to submit a short 2-5 minute audition tapes/DVD, showing their
flair for the air, and their ingenuity for invention, and try for a chance to be flown out
to LA for an appearance on the ELLEN SHOW. Join many of our past
students to make the journey, and show the USA what CT students can do!
US
SAVINGS BONDS for 2009 Student winners have been ordered,
and should be mailed
directly from the Federal Reserve Bank to Student Winners no later than the
second week in July. Students winners who have not received their awards
by the end of July or who have moved since the competition should either contact
us. to review order status, or
review MISSING
ADDRESSES to see if
the bonds have been returned to our offices.
CT
Student Inventors needed for ELLEN Show
Interested in
showcasing your invention nationally on The Ellen DeGeneres Show? Make
your best audition tape and send it to be considered... see
details.
2009
Winners posted!
All recognized
inventors, their invention names and schools from the 2009 competition have
been posted to the WINNERS PAGE.
CIC 2010 - Saturday, MAY 1st, 2010
27TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
Gampel Pavilion - Storrs, CT
The
27th Annual CT Invention Convention is scheduled for May 1st, 2010, and will
be hosted by UCONN's School of Engineering. The venue, Gampel Pavilion will
provide an opportunity for the winners that have participated at more than 100
local invention convention across the state this coming fall, winter and
spring to compete with their peers. Many hands-on Engineering and
Science exhibits, as well as representatives from Industry, Academia, and the
Community will be on hand to answer questions about the Engineering
profession, and opportunities for marketing, promoting, and manufacturing
inventions the students create. More than 7,000 people including 650
competitors are expected to attend. To participate in this Award winning
program next year, Schools can register by going to the Teacher
and School Registration section on or after October 19, 2009. Teachers,
parents, and other educators interested in learning how to bring the program
to their school can join us for Teacher
Training Sessions this fall
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2009-2010 SCHOOL Registration is now OPEN -- YES WE ARE NOW OPEN, as of 10,29, 2009 (Hartford, CT - posted 10/29/09) Technical Difficulties have been resolved, so please join us this year, along with 90-120 school from across the state. INVENT. Open Registration is open from October 28,2009, through February 15, 2010 CLICK REGISTRATION for more information. If you are a late registrant, the CIC will review re-opening registration on a case by case basis. . Contact Us for more detail.
2009-2010 HOME-SCHOOL or INDEPENDENT STUDY Registration is now
CLOSED -- Delayed
opening, now set for Nov. 2, 2009
JUDGE
REGISTRATION PORTAL is now CLOSED SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
(Hartford, CT - posted
5/2/09) https://www.mblast.com/mr.asp?2.188836.7 Into your browser.
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CASTING CALLS FOR TV SHOWS FOR "ELLEN"... NOW LOOKING FOR FEBRUARY 2010 TAPING (Hartford, CT - posted 01/26/10) Check here often to see what these national network show wish to see your inventions.
2008-2009 STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSED - will
reopen March 2010
REGISTRATION FEES RISE: (Hartford, CT - posted 8/14/08) School Registration Fees will rise for our 2008-2009 School Year to $125. Please view the School Registration for new pricing, and early-bird discounts (continued - see INFLATION)
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Honora Kenney, President of CT Invention Convention was honored as a Finalist at the Women in Innovation Award Banquet this January 2010. Her nearly quarter century support and innovative educational leadership in STEM Based K-8 education qualified her as one of several finalists for Women in Innovation Awards. Several young inventors were on hand to demonstrate their latest inventions to the crowd of nearly 1,000 of Connectictus best companies, and brightest people
Honora and Alan Kenny, with Finalt Award
Students Demonstrating their latest inventions at the Women in Innovations Award banquet January 2010.
Caroline Johnson: EVERYDAY HERO - WFSB Award: Article & Video |
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(Hartford, CT - posted 9/29/08) Devin White, an 8th Grade student from Mystic Middle School recently was appointed the first ever "Edison Nation Junior Ambassador" for (continued - see AMBASSADOR
BANNER YEAR FOR CONNECTICUT STUDENT INVENTOR'S BOND AWARDS: (Hartford, CT - posted 8/14/08) More than 225 Students share more than $20,000 in Savings Bond Awards, the result of Honors received... (continued - see BANNER YEAR) |
November
2008 appearances of CT Kid's On
NBC's ELLEN as seen on WVIT-NBC30 or
ELLEN-TV SPECIAL EXTENDED "Un-Cut" Version of Julian's "Under Water See-er"
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THREE MORE CICers STAR ON ELLEN Mar 12, 2009. (Hartford, CT - posted 3/12/09) Three young inventors from CT appeared on the ELLEN show on March 8th. The students, all participating in the CT Invention Convention received laptops for sharing their great ides. Watch WVIT-NBC30s segment below:
A CIC STAR PROVIDES HER VIEWPOINT. (Hartford, CT - posted 8/14/06) Gabriel Bradley sums up her thoughts on being a Recognized Inventor, and star on the Ellen Degeneres Show. The 4th grader from (continued - see STAR |
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SHARING PROCESSES FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL. (Hartford, CT - posted 8/14/08) If new teachers to the program wish to view a LIVE local invention convention, Karen Brennan, from Marlborough Public School, and several of our education partners will extend an invitation to other teachers to view their conventions this coming February 2009. For details, Contact us. |
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Congratulation to DERYK ARTIOLI from Cromwell & Old Saybrook, and a 2007 CIC Alumni, appeared on ABC's AMERICAN INVENTOR reality show, on June 27, 2007. For details read the Hartford Courant Article |
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All properly registered
participants receive personalized participation certificates
honoring their attainment to the State Finals. Tee-Shirt,
and an Engineering-Quiz from are passed out also. Upon completion of the
Engineering Quiz, students then will receive an Inventors Hat from
UConn's School of Engineering. ALL JUDGE'S DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND MAY NOT BE CONTESTED. All data is held in strict confidence, except as required to facilitate bond purchases, other awards, or as required by law.. Willing to Sponsor an Award? Please contact us |
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Special Awards Subject to Change Without Notice |
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| CT Academy of Science & Engineering (CASE) Awards - Fifteen $50 Savings bonds for Outstanding 7th & 8th Grade Students. Students will be honored at CASE's Annual Award Banquet in May. | Microsoft Accessibility Awards - Software Packages Awarded directly to Three Schools in 3 differing grade ranges, from K-8, represented by the student. Award is for best inventions enabling improved access to anything by the disabled. |
| ASM International Materials and Technology Awards - Three $100 Dollar Savings Bonds, for outstanding inventions with innovative use of materials. | Stanley Innovation Awards - Six $100 involving the improvement or innovation of existing tools. |
| Connecticut Environmental Forum - Environmental Technology Awards - Three $100 Savings bonds. | Lincoln Financial Group Presidential Awards - 3- $100 Savings Bonds presented to worthy student inventors that best portray the initiative of Abraham Lincoln after which this award is named. Judge(s) representing LFG will select and provide the award. |
| McCormack, Paulding & Huber Awards - ONE Patent Search Award. (if results indicate invention is patentable MP&H will file a paten on behalf of the winner) Award goes to the most innovative invention invented by a deserving student, as determined by selected judge(s) | CT Safety Society Awards - Seven $100 Savings Bonds for best inventions incorporating Safety Concepts or Improve Safety within the Home, Workplace, or Out-of-Doors. |
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Artioli Family Inspirational Awards - Three $100 Savings Bonds award to a worthy inventions, inspired by the needs for improved quality of life of a friend or family member. |
Yankee Invention Exposition Awards - Environmental Award - One $50 Bond and a FREE MARKETING booth at the NEXT Yankee Invention Expo in October 2008 |
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DNA Epicenter Awards - 3 Museum Memberships to worthy inventors, with inventions related to Bio-Science or Bio-Technology. |
CT Fire Marshal's Association Awards: Four Awards of $50 to $100 Savings Bonds and Award Plaque at Fire Marshal's Breakfast at the Aquaturf |
| CT Education Connection SKILLS Award - ONE Netbook Computer for worthy student best displaying use of new skills learned during the invention process. | CT Career Choice Innovation Award - ONE I-Pod, provided ot one worthy student best demonstrating Innovation, as determined by CT Career Choice judges. |
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Highlights
of CIC Day at the Capitol April 9, 2008
PBS's "CYBERCHASE" features Connecticut Invention Convention Student Inventors, Gabi Bradley and Nia Moffet. Their season special "My Big Idea" episode aired November 20th, and culminated in a 2 hour special with the CIC kids featured on Nov. 24th 2006. Watch
your local PBS station CPTV - 24
or tune into WNET-13 in NYC READ ABOUT IT at the New Haven Register and also read Gabi Bradley's thoughts of the CIC here. READ ABOUT past Ellen's Kids at the New Haven Register
Martha Stewart aired CIC Student Inventor Segment February 24th, 2006 |
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MISSING SAVINGS BONDS ALERT > If you, your student have not received savings bonds AFTER August 30th 2008, please contact the Federal Reserve Bank Savings Bond Customer Support line at 800-245-2804, press 3, then 2 on the automated menu, and request a "Non-Receipt Claim Form". This then should be filled out and sent back to the Federal Reserve as indicated on the form.
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