Invention Convention Arizona

Arizona Educators - nominate yourself or your colleagues for awards! You or the nominee are not required to be members of AZTEA, except for the Making IT Happen and Ruth Catalano.

Nominate a colleague for one of AZTEA's eight awards! http://bit.ly/AzTEA26nominations

Today marks the 236th anniversary of the very first US patent!

On July 31, 1790, the United States granted the first U.S. patent to Samuel Hopkins for an improved process for making potash. This patent, signed by George Washington, was the first of nearly 13 million patents the U.S. government has granted.

From the first patent to endless possibilities, the future is still being invented!!

BASIS Charter Schools Students Lead Innovation at ASU’s Invention Convention Arizona BASIS Charter Schools student innovators earned top honors at the 2026 Invention Convention Arizona at ASU. Explore their award-winning inventions solving real-world challenges.

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BASIS Charter Schools Students Lead Innovation at ASU’s Invention Convention Arizona BASIS Charter Schools student innovators earned top honors at the 2026 Invention Convention Arizona at ASU. Explore their award-winning inventions solving real-world challenges.

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The Arizona Commerce Authority and the ASU Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute are joining forces to support the local entrepreneurial community.

Join us next week for our Venture Start Bootcamp— a week-long program designed to give you the essential tools, guidance, and hands-on learning needed to move from idea to ex*****on.

Whether you’re developing a startup idea, validating a business concept, or looking to strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset, the Venture Start Summer Bootcamp offers a supportive and engaging environment to help you make meaningful progress in just one week.

Session Dates: July 13–17, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM daily
Graduation & Pitch Contest: July 17th from 3-4PM

Learn more and register: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/events/2026/06/venture-start-summer-bootcamp/

Getting ready for the second session of the day! Invention Education just naturally fits into to CTE programs! And CTE programs build the next generation of innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs. Invention Convention Worldwide The Lemelson Foundation Edson E+I Institute ACTEAZ

How we prepare our students for interacting with AI matters.

How do we prepare students for a future where AI is part of everyday life?

Artificial intelligence is already transforming how people create, communicate, and solve problems. The opportunity for education is to help students understand these tools while developing the critical thinking, creativity, and ethical judgment needed to use them responsibly.

AI literacy goes beyond learning new technology. It helps students evaluate information, recognize bias, question what they see, and understand when human insight matters most.

Preparing students for the future isn't about replacing human thinking with AI. It's about equipping the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and problem-solvers with the knowledge and skills to shape technology responsibly.

Read the full blog: entrepreneurship.asu.edu

We’re recognizing the winners of RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2026. Join us in congratulating Eithan, an inventor with Invention Convention Arizona, for winning the Energy Award, presented by ITC Holdings Corp. His winning invention was The Cooling Box. Congratulations! 🤩

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