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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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13 invention Events Found
Region 1 - Invention Convention Alabama Regional Competition
Regional Invention Convention competition for Alabama Region 1, part of the statewide Invention Convention Alabama program that teaches K-12 students problem identification, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills through invention education.
HudsonAlpha Jackson Center
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Region 1 - Invention Convention Alabama Regional Competition
Regional Invention Convention competition for Alabama Region 1, part of the statewide Invention Convention Alabama program that teaches K-12 students problem identification, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills through invention education.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 2026
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02-10-2026
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Region 7 - Invention Convention Alabama Regional Competition
Regional Invention Convention competition for Alabama Region 7, part of the statewide Invention Convention Alabama program that teaches K-12 students problem identification, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills through invention education.
Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Region 7 - Invention Convention Alabama Regional Competition
Regional Invention Convention competition for Alabama Region 7, part of the statewide Invention Convention Alabama program that teaches K-12 students problem identification, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills through invention education.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 2026
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02-10-2026
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History Café: Seattle Mystic Al Hubbard
Join Brad Holden, author of Seattle Mystic Alfred M. Hubbard for a discussion of one of Seattle's most mysterious figures. Hubbard first appeared in the papers in 1919 for his supposed invention of a perpetual motion machine that harnessed energy from Earth's atmosphere. From there, he transformed himself into a bootlegger, radio pioneer, top-secret spy, and eventually 'the Johnny Appleseed of LSD'. History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI. ASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the program. Light food and drink will be available to purchase in the atrium. Virtual attendance option available.
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, MOHAI
Sliding Scale: F...
Sliding Scale: Free-$50
3/19/26
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Mar
19
History Café: Seattle Mystic Al Hubbard
Join Brad Holden, author of Seattle Mystic Alfred M. Hubbard for a discussion of one of Seattle's most mysterious figures. Hubbard first appeared in the papers in 1919 for his supposed invention of a perpetual motion machine that harnessed energy from Earth's atmosphere. From there, he transformed himself into a bootlegger, radio pioneer, top-secret spy, and eventually 'the Johnny Appleseed of LSD'. History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI. ASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the program. Light food and drink will be available to purchase in the atrium. Virtual attendance option available.
Sliding Scale: F...
Sliding Scale: Free-$50
Hybrid
Mar 19, 5:30 AM ET
History
Innovation
Science
Technology
Invention
Perpetual Motion
Energy
Atmospheric Science
Biography
Seattle History
Radio Technology
Scientific Discoveries
02-12-2026
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Alabama State Invention Convention
The culminating statewide competition where top inventors from regional competitions showcase their inventions. Judges evaluate student projects from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM with awards ceremony at 3:30 PM. Students compete for advancement to national competition. Part of the K-12 invention education program that teaches problem identification, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills.
Auburn University - Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC)
Free
4/18/26
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Apr
18
Alabama State Invention Convention
The culminating statewide competition where top inventors from regional competitions showcase their inventions. Judges evaluate student projects from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM with awards ceremony at 3:30 PM. Students compete for advancement to national competition. Part of the K-12 invention education program that teaches problem identification, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship skills.
Free
In-Person
Apr 18, 3:15 PM ET
Invention
Stem Education
Entrepreneurship
K-12
Competition
Alabama
State Championship
Student Showcase
Auburn University
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02-10-2026
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Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark
Four-day STEM camp featuring hands-on activities including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics with boat design), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9. Payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date.
Pennridge School District
$310.00 - Camper...
$310.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, Leaders-in-Training Price $210 for grades 7-9, payment plans available
7/6/26
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6
Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark
Four-day STEM camp featuring hands-on activities including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics with boat design), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9. Payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date.
$310.00 - Camper...
$310.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, Leaders-in-Training Price $210 for grades 7-9, payment plans available
In-Person
Jul 6, 12:00 PM ET
Stem
Invention
Robotics
Forensic Science
Physics
Entrepreneurship
Space Exploration
Cryptography
Engineering
Science
Detective Skills
Innovation
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
01-19-2026
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U-Design - Electrifying Discoveries
A hands-on STEM workshop focusing on electricity and electromagnetism. Students will wire circuits, build motors, design a secret candy safe with electromagnetic lock, and create their own inventions. Includes take-home toolbox. Session I: July 6-10, 2026. Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-4:30 PM. Financial assistance available.
Boston University College of Engineering
$650.00 - Tuitio...
$650.00 - Tuition per student
7/6/26
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Jul
6
U-Design - Electrifying Discoveries
A hands-on STEM workshop focusing on electricity and electromagnetism. Students will wire circuits, build motors, design a secret candy safe with electromagnetic lock, and create their own inventions. Includes take-home toolbox. Session I: July 6-10, 2026. Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-4:30 PM. Financial assistance available.
$650.00 - Tuitio...
$650.00 - Tuition per student
In-Person
Jul 6, 12:30 PM ET
Electricity
Electromagnetism
Circuits
Engineering Design
Hands-On Learning
Motors
Invention
Summer Camp
Stem Education
02-10-2026
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Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Week-long STEM camp for ages 5-9 focusing on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, create chain reactions and Rube Goldberg inventions. Culminates with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Saint Louis Science Center
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), $75/week aftercare available
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Week-long STEM camp for ages 5-9 focusing on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, create chain reactions and Rube Goldberg inventions. Culminates with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), $75/week aftercare available
In-Person
Jul 13, 2:00 PM ET
Stem
Engineering
Invention
Simple Machines
Design Process
Rube Goldberg
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
Elementary
02-15-2026
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Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Full day STEM camp for ages 5-9 focused on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, and create Rube Goldberg-style inventions. Week ends with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT for both July 13-17 and July 20-24 sessions.
Saint Louis Science Center
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), aftercare $75/week
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Full day STEM camp for ages 5-9 focused on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, and create Rube Goldberg-style inventions. Week ends with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT for both July 13-17 and July 20-24 sessions.
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), aftercare $75/week
In-Person
Jul 13, 10:00 AM ET
Stem
Engineering
Invention
Design Process
Simple Machines
Rube Goldberg
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
Elementary
Problem Solving
Creativity
02-15-2026
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Week 2 - Camp Invention: Elevate
High-energy, hands-on STEM camp featuring collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM application activities. Curriculum includes protecting Earth's ecosystems, exploring sports inventions, entrepreneurship projects, and flight/robotics activities. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9 at $210. Multi-week discount available when registering for both week 1 (July 6-9 Spark program) and week 2.
Pennridge School District
$310.00 - Camper...
$310.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Week 2 - Camp Invention: Elevate
High-energy, hands-on STEM camp featuring collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM application activities. Curriculum includes protecting Earth's ecosystems, exploring sports inventions, entrepreneurship projects, and flight/robotics activities. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9 at $210. Multi-week discount available when registering for both week 1 (July 6-9 Spark program) and week 2.
$310.00 - Camper...
$310.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date
In-Person
Jul 13, 12:00 PM ET
Stem
Hands-On Learning
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Robotics
Engineering Design
Environmental Science
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Summer Camp
Invention
Technology
Science
01-18-2026
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Camp Invention: Spark
Four-day STEM summer camp featuring hands-on challenges including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Also offers Leaders-in-Training program for grades 7-9 at $230. Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily from July 13-16, 2026.
East Clayton Elementary School
$330.00 - Camper...
$330.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Camp Invention: Spark
Four-day STEM summer camp featuring hands-on challenges including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Also offers Leaders-in-Training program for grades 7-9 at $230. Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily from July 13-16, 2026.
$330.00 - Camper...
$330.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date
In-Person
Jul 13, 12:00 PM ET
Stem
Summer Camp
Invention
Forensic Science
Robotics
Physics
Entrepreneurship
Space Exploration
Rocket Building
Cryptography
Hands-On Learning
Innovation
Elementary
K-6
01-18-2026
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U-Design - Electrifying Discoveries (Session II)
A hands-on STEM workshop focusing on electricity and electromagnetism. Students will wire circuits, build motors, design a secret candy safe with electromagnetic lock, and create their own inventions. Includes take-home toolbox. Session II: July 13-17, 2026. Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-4:30 PM. Financial assistance available.
Boston University College of Engineering
$650.00 - Tuitio...
$650.00 - Tuition per student
7/13/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jul
13
U-Design - Electrifying Discoveries (Session II)
A hands-on STEM workshop focusing on electricity and electromagnetism. Students will wire circuits, build motors, design a secret candy safe with electromagnetic lock, and create their own inventions. Includes take-home toolbox. Session II: July 13-17, 2026. Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-4:30 PM. Financial assistance available.
$650.00 - Tuitio...
$650.00 - Tuition per student
In-Person
Jul 13, 12:30 PM ET
Electricity
Electromagnetism
Circuits
Engineering Design
Hands-On Learning
Motors
Invention
Summer Camp
Stem Education
02-10-2026
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Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Week-long STEM camp for ages 5-9 focusing on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, create chain reactions and Rube Goldberg inventions. Culminates with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Saint Louis Science Center
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), $75/week aftercare available
7/20/26
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Jul
20
Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Week-long STEM camp for ages 5-9 focusing on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, create chain reactions and Rube Goldberg inventions. Culminates with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), $75/week aftercare available
In-Person
Jul 20, 2:00 PM ET
Stem
Engineering
Invention
Simple Machines
Design Process
Rube Goldberg
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
Elementary
02-15-2026
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Halloween Re-Engineered
Experience trick-or-treating with a creative, mechanical twist! In the spirit of our namesake inventor, we use gizmos and gadgets to deliver treats throughout the museum. This safe, indoor adventure is perfect for families looking for a unique Halloween experience where innovation meets the candy bag.
Gilbert House Children's Museum
Free
10/25/26
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Oct
25
Halloween Re-Engineered
Experience trick-or-treating with a creative, mechanical twist! In the spirit of our namesake inventor, we use gizmos and gadgets to deliver treats throughout the museum. This safe, indoor adventure is perfect for families looking for a unique Halloween experience where innovation meets the candy bag.
Free
In-Person
Oct 25, 8:00 PM ET
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02-11-2026
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