EurekaFest taking place through June 18

June 15, 2011

EurekaFest, a multi-day celebration designed to empower a legacy of inventors through activities that inspire youth, honor role models and encourage creativity and problem solving, will take place at MIT and the Museum of Science in Boston through June 18.

Presented by the Lemelson-MIT Program, the 5th annual EurekaFest event will celebrate the inventive spirit.

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