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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. 

 

2009 Winners  posted!
All recognized inventors, their invention names and schools from the 2009 competition have been posted to the WINNERS PAGE. 

 

FALL 2009 "TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP" ANNOUNCED -   DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

 

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 AFTER September 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

   WATCH A KID'S VIEW of 2008 CIC            VIEW OUR NEW  COMMERCIAL        VIEW OUR WVIT COMMERCIAL

                             
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TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP. 
(Hartford, CT  -  posted 06/3/09)

With an overwhelming demand for teacher training, the CIC has added the following dates  in the fall of 2009 Sept 12. Sept 26, Oct. 17 to begin providing the state teachers with more  Imagination in PlayR Training Sessions.   If you or your fellow teachers would like to participate, then come to....
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JUDGE REGISTRATION PORTAL is now CLOSED SEE YOU NEXT YEAR (Hartford, CT  -  posted 5/2/09)  
Join 150-200 of some of the nation's  FINEST Engineers, Patent Attorneys, Scientists, Academics, Doctors, and Professors to encourage Invention, Problem Solving, and natural kid creativity.  Come away with a view of the future products to be "As Seen on TV", and give kids an entrepreneurial jump start.  Join us by REGISTERING.  or cut/past:

https://www.mblast.com/mr.asp?2.188836.7

Into your browser.

 
2008-2009 STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSED SEE YOU NEXT YEAR See below for details.
(Hartford, CT  -  posted 5/2/09)   

Students winning Recognized Inventor Honors at  their local invention conventions may register between 3/23/09 and 4/20/09, using our new Secure Server ON-LINE STUDENT REGISTRATION PROCESS.     Please do not send in the paper documents this year, unless advised to do so by modification to this notice.    Contact Us if you have any questions.  STUDENT REGISTRATION will be extended to  APRIL 20th, 2009.


STUDENTS MAY BE MISSING  SAVINGS BONDS  HELP US UNITE SAVINGS BONDS WITH RECOGNIZED INVENTORS:
(Hartford, CT  -  posted 9/11/08)  The following students in the 2007-2008 CIC had their Saving Bond Award returned ... 
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Caroline Johnson:   EVERYDAY HERO - WFSB Award:  Article & Video

 

2008-2009 SCHOOL Registration is now CLOSED SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
 (late fees will apply to register after Feb 12, 2009)
 (Hartford, CT  -  posted 2/16/09)   
CLICK REGISTRATION
 If you are a late registrant, the CIC will review re-opening registration on a case by case basis. .  Contact Us for more detail.

CASTING CALLS FOR TV SHOWS FOR "ELLEN"...    NOW LOOKING FOR May/June 2009 TAPING 
 (Hartford, CT  - posted 01/24/09)
Check here often to see what these national network show wish to see your inventions.


CIC ALUMNI APPOINTED JUNIOR AMBASSADOR FOR PBS' TELEVISION SERIES "EVERYDAY EDISONS" 

(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 

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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... 

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CIC KIDS GO TO HOLLYWOOD NOV. '08 

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"

 

 

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:

WVIT Local News

 

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   

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CASTING CALL IS OPEN FOR ELLEN DeGENERES OPEN

 

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. 


CIC Day at the Capitol April 9, 2008

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno aired CIC Inventor Segment  2004 


East Hartford, Glastonbury Magnet School SCIENCE SUNDAYS with the CT Science Center on WFSB-3:

 


INFLATION HITS THE CIC:

(Hartford, CT  -  posted 8/14/08)

School Registration Fees will rise for our 2008-2009 School Year to $100, the result of pricing pressures...

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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



LISTEN TO US ON NPR, on Faith Middleton's Show    Airdate was on WNPR April 17, 2008, can be heard by visiting National Public Radio link above.

 

  

 

 

School Year 2008 - 2009  Awards

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. 

After each individual Judging Circle TM has completed the Judge review process, the trained Judges will select 3 children from each Judging Circle TM to receive a CIC RECOGNIZED INVENTOR AWARD.  The CIC Recognized Inventor Awards for 2009 will be $100 US Savings Bonds, a personalized Award Certificate, and a Microsoft software product.   

SPECIAL AWARDS below, are provided to the best inventions in the categories noted.  Judging for these is done by independent Judges, usually represented by the organization sponsoring the awards.  

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

Special Awards Subject to Change Without Notice

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.

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 

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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CIC Day at the Capitol April 9, 2008

 

Cyberchase

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

Winter 2009 Newsletter        Winter 2008 Newsletter

    
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CIC Provided International Training SUCCESS!!

Hartford, CT USA 1/3/2008:  The Connecticut Invention Convention, long recognized for its commitment and excellence in creative learning processes for the K-8th grade population, introduced the CIC curriculum and associated processes with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Mauritius in a unique program called INNOVED.  Two of our Teacher Board members, Karen Brennan, and Honor Kenney traveled to this nation this past January. There, they shared our award winning processes with this country that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968, becoming a republic in 1992.  
     Mauritius, an island nation off the east coast of Africa is well known for its agriculture and tourism industries, but has determined to become a knowledge based economic power, similar to the plays of the eastern Asian Tiger powerhouse countries of the '70s & '80s.  What better place to start, than at the beginning, with a solid foundation in educating their children.  
    This begins a new chapter in the efforts of and impact that the CIC has on our state, our nation, and the world..
     Now in it's 2nd year, INNOVED's Invention Program now as more Invention Convention students enrolled than Connecticut has in its own program.  
     Mauritius was recently noted as one of the top two most successful emerging economies in the world, by Time Magazine.  .
      If you wish to sponsor our teachers, or provide educational materials to assist our international efforts please  Contact Us.

MORE INFO FROM THE LAND OF THE FAMOUS (but extinct) DODO BIRD: 
Mauritius Planning Innoved 2007 with CIC 
New Economy calls for Yankee Ingenuity.  
Public Address re: CIC by Honorable D. Gokhool, Minister of Education & Human Resources, Republic of Mauritius 

     Follow our teachers' journey to Mauritius by coming back here for the latest in pics and observations.  Interested in bringing the program to your favorite country?  Contact Us.

Location of Mauritius

The Republic of Mauritius is just east of Madagascar, out in the Indian Ocean.  It is famous for its fine beaches, tourism, and ample sugar cane trade.

 

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The Connecticut Invention Convention is Co-Recipient of Connecticut's 2005 "EDDY" Award for Best Program in Connecticut for Economic Development.  Charlie Baumgartner, President accepts the Award from CEDAS
 

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Using the Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC) curriculum, participating schools teach inventing to their students in grades K - 8.  They then select their best inventors to attend our annual convention, where their work is evaluated by professionals.

      Our goal is to give students an unforgettable experience in using knowledge and creativity to solve real-world problems, in the hope that many will pursue careers where they can use their skills to make a difference.

 

 

 


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.

 

Imagination is more important than knowledge, for imagination embraces the world.

Albert Einstein

 

All information contained in this website, unless otherwise obvious, used with permission, sufficiently acknowledged or agreed upon, or in any other way noted as Copyright protected,  is Copyright protected 1983-2006 by the Connecticut Invention Convention, Inc, and may not be duplicated without written consent or properly authorized as a registered student, teacher, or school, or by the author noted.

 

The Terms: Connecticut Invention Convention (TM), Judging Circles (TM) and Imagination in Play (TM) are trademarks of the Connecticut Invention Convention and may not be used without written permission from this organization.

 

 

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