2024 News Articles / Press Releases
University of South Florida’s Invention Convention Florida Celebrates Historic Win by Young Florida Inventor
September 11th, 2024
The University of South Florida’s Invention Convention Florida state program in partnership with USF Research & Innovation and the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame proudly announce that Daniel Park, an 11th-grade student from Hillsborough County, Florida, has made history as the first Floridian to win the Best in Show award at the prestigious Invention Convention Americas 2024 competition, which featured over 130 finalists, selected from more than 178,000 participants, who were judged by a panel of 30 international experts.
Patel STEM Fair Showcases Innovation and Creativity
April 30th, 2024
The recent Patel STEM Fest was a celebration of innovation, creativity, and the power of education to inspire change. Held at Kiran C. Patel High School, the event brought together students, teachers, and community members to showcase a wide range of projects and ideas aimed at solving real-world problems and pushing the boundaries of STEM education. The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame was a proud title sponsor of the event, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting STEM education initiatives. Madeline Stoddard, the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame, attended the event on behalf of the organization.
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Partners with Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School STEM Fest
March 29, 2024
The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its newest collaboration as the official Title Sponsor and Award Presenter for the Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School STEM Fest! This partnership marks a significant step forward in our commitment to fostering innovation education in our community. Our IGNITE Education Program recently had the privilege of leading a morning of professional development in invention education ahead of the STEM Fest.
IGNITE Education Program Inspires Future Innovators with Girl Scouts and Bits4Bots
February 29, 2024
In celebration of National Inventors Day and National Women and Girls in Science Day, IGNITE recently hosted an engaging event in collaboration with the Girl Scouts and Bits4Bots. The event aimed to ignite creativity and foster innovation among young minds, empowering them to become the inventors and leaders of tomorrow.