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BANNER YEAR FOR CONNECTICUT STUDENT INVENTOR'S BOND AWARDS:

(Hartford, CT  -  August 14, 2008)   

More than 225 Students share more than $20,000 in Savings Bond Awards, the result of Honors received at the 25th Annual Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC).  The Bonds, ordered today, were delayed earlier because our volunteer board could not handle all the activities in a timely fashion.   "The Bond Process is being automated to ensure more timely purchases from the Federal Reserve Banking System." says Baumgartner, President of the CIC, adding that "additional volunteers are always needed, and can also help us with this and other work."

This is the highest value of awards presented to the Recognized Inventors in CIC history, and does not include the value of some of the Special Awards.  Business and other institutions provide support for these awards, and include software, patent searches, museum memberships, as well as opportunities to share their inventions with others at upcoming conferences.

If students do not receive their bonds by Aug. 30th, they should follow the Lost Bond Procedure or  Contact the CIC for instructions.

INFLATION FINALLY HITS THE CIC:

(Hartford, CT  -  August 14, 2008)

School Registration Fees will rise for our 2008-2009 School Year to $100, the result of pricing pressures for commodites and services which the CIC uses to provide the program to the students.  "This modest increase is unfortunate, but with what is happening around the world, we must act or the program may suffer." says Baumgartner, Pres. of the CIC, "I am very happy that we've not had a price increase for more than 15 years, but the reality is that our costs have risen substantially over the years, outpacing our Corporate Sponsorships.  We hope we can continue to count on these generous donors, who see our children as their workforce of tomorrow, and are willing to help cultivate this new talent.".  

The CIC hopes this does not discourage schools from participation.  In some cases, a school may appeal to the board for "Scholarship Grants" to encourage new schools or those in the inner cities of CT to become members of the growing community of Connecticut Schools and student inventors.  "Imagine if our children create some great inventions that can then be marketed, it can create new jobs and income for many.  Those new companies then might become Sustaining Donors, to help share the cost of the program"  The CIC is sponsored by some of the best of Connecticut's Business and Academic communities.  View our Sustaining Donors and Special Awards Provider List

Join us for NEW TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP,  to be held at the  Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology at  Rentschler Field in East Hartford on August 20th or September 20th.

NEW CURRICULUM TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOPS!
More Info, CEU Credits,  Registration Forms?   >	Teacher Training Workshop Form,  or for more information:   CEU NOTICE,  News,  Upcoming Events
	Dr. Karl M. Prewo, CCAT Senior Technical Consultant will be the Keynote Speaker at these Training Sessions.   Dr Prewo is a founder of the Connecticut Center for Advanced  Technology. CCAT is a not-for-profit organization, established in  2004 to work in partnership with industry, government and academia  to strengthen economic competitiveness through its initiatives in  technology, education and new enterprise creation.  He also serves as the Director of the National Aerospace Leadership Initiative  (NALI), a multi state consortium of organizations and leading  universities, initiated by the United States Congress in 2005, to  focus on the needs of the US aerospace manufacturing supply chain

  New to the CIC?  We can help with Sharing one School's ideas 

CIC 2009 - Saturday, MAY 2nd, 2009

26TH ANNIVERSARY 

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Gampel Pavilion - Storrs, CT

 The 26th Annual CT Invention Convention will be held at UCONN's Gampel Pavilion on May 2nd.  More than 5,000 people will be there including 650 of Connecticut's best young inventors, from 80-120 schools across the state.   To participate in this Award winning program, Schools can register by going to the Teacher and School Registration section AFTER September 2009.    

Highlights of  CIC IN THE NEWS. for more go to NEWS and UPCOMING EVENTS   CIC Day at the Capitol April 9, 2008 Listen to Faith Middleton's CIC Interview on National Public Radio:    Airdate on WNPR April 17, 2008 East Hartford, Glastonbury Magnet School SCIENCE SUNDAYS with the CT Science Center on WFSB-3: Caroline Johnson EVERYDAY HERO - WFSB Award:  Article & Video   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 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. NBC's ELLEN DeGENERES to feature Connecticut Invention Convention Student Inventors Thursday Nov. 16th WATCH WVIT-NBC30   READ ABOUT IT at the New Haven Register  Martha Stewart aired CIC Student Inventor Segment  February 24th, 2006 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno aired CIC Inventor Segment  2004	Winter 2008 Newsletter   ================================ 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:  Mauritus 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. 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.   The Connecticut Invention Convention is Co-Recipient of Connecticut's 2005 "EDDY" Award for Best Program   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.

SHARING PROCESSES FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL >  If new teachers to the program wish to view a LIVE local invention convention, Karen Brennan, from Marlborough Public School has extended and invitation to other teachers to view their convention this coming February 2007.  For details, Contact us. 

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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