What Is the MA Invention Convention?
The Massachusetts Invention Convention is the newest extension of the Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC), an internationally recognized educational organization started in 1983. Throughout the year, educators use our curriculum to develop creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills through invention and entrepreneurship. This culminates in the final competition event where we recognize students with awards and prizes for their hard work. Today, the program is open to all K-12 students across Connecticut and Massachusetts.
WHY TEACH INVENTING?
Invention provides students with a unique means to discover new skill sets and creatively apply these in real-life settings while nurturing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The CIC curriculum is standards-based and enables students to research, analyze and effectively focus on and solve their real-life problems. For more information, please visit our educator page.
WHAT'S THE IMPACT?
Our Invention Convention programs have been educator assessed to realize substantial student impacts. In the 2023-2024 school year, our programs were found to create a significant increase in:
- STEM Identity for over 98% of students.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship for over 98% of students.
- Creative Problem Solving for over 98% of students.
- Self Confidence for over 96% of students.
- Communication Skills for over 98% of students.
- Classroom Engagement for over 94% of students.