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Lemelson-MIT
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MIT and Biogen launch virtual learning lab for underrepresented high school students
Online learning program combines lab simulations and mentoring experiences focused on biotechnology and neurological diseases.
June 8, 2020 -
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2020 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students around the country recognized for innovative solutions to better single-use plastic, spacecraft and aircraft fuel gauges, surgery techniques, and more.
April 29, 2020 -
Leigh Estabrooks wins Society of Women Engineers WE Local Engaged Advocate Award
Lemelson-MIT Program invention education officer honored for the advancement and advocacy of young women in engineering.
March 2, 2020 -
High school teams receive 2019-20 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grant for invention projects
Fourteen student teams nationwide awarded up to $10,000 in grants to address local and global problems.
October 29, 2019 -
Cody Friesen PhD ’04 awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Materials scientist recognized for social, economic, and environmentally-sustaining inventions that impact millions of people around the world.
September 18, 2019 -
Top collegiate inventors awarded 2019 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students recognized for revolutionary solutions to women’s health, food waste, transportation, and mobility and communication for people with disabilities.
April 23, 2019 -
High school teams receive 2018-19 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grants for invention projects
Fifteen student teams nationwide have been awarded up to $10,000 in grants to address local problems.
October 26, 2018 -
Luis von Ahn awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Inventor of CAPTCHA/reCAPTCHA and Duolingo recognized for commitment to invention, education, and mentorship.
September 12, 2018 -
Three MIT graduate students awarded 2018 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for Invention
Award honors top collegiate inventors in the United States.
May 31, 2018 -
High School teams awarded 2017-18 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant for invention projects
Fifteen student teams nationwide address local problems through invention.
October 30, 2017 -
Energy and ideas at Collaborating for MIT’s Future
Fourth annual poster session connects colleagues as they learn about the good work being done by and for the MIT community — and the world.
October 24, 2017 -
Gene-editing technology developer Feng Zhang awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.
September 19, 2017 -
Collegiate inventors awarded 2017 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize
Students recognized for inventive solutions to challenges in health care, transportation, food and agriculture, and consumer devices.
April 19, 2017 -
Lemelson-MIT Program announces 42 Junior Varsity InvenTeam grants
Grants help middle and high school students develop as young inventors.
February 22, 2017 -
High school teams awarded 2016-17 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant for invention projects
Fifteen student teams nationwide set sights on inventing solutions to real-world problems.
October 25, 2016 -
Ramesh Raskar awarded $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Imaging scientist and inventor sets sights on launching peer-to-peer invention platforms for global impact.
September 13, 2016 -
3 Questions: Stephanie Couch on invention and inspiring young people to pursue STEM education
June 1, 2016 -
Spotlight on engineering staff
The 2016 Infinite Mile Awards in the School of Engineering
May 31, 2016 -
Lemelson-MIT Program appoints Stephanie Couch as executive director
Couch to build upon program’s 20-year success in celebrating invention and inspiring youth to invent.
May 24, 2016 -
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam students participate in 2016 White House Science Fair
April 14, 2016