Invention comes to your classroom:
Activate Students’ Creativity and Critical Thinking
Invention Convention offers a free, flexible, hands-on curriculum that brings invention education to classrooms and showcases events nationwide. Through this program, students develop critical thinking by identifying real-world problems, exploring the role of inventions, and using STEM and entrepreneurial skills to create practical solutions. Invention Conventions happen through schools, after-school programs, clubs and other organizations. State and local Invention Convention programs are springing up all over the world!
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Invention Convention Curriculum
Explore the free framework designed to help students grasp the concept of invention and its practical role in the real world with the Invention Convention Curriculum. Each lesson plan is detailed and flexible enough to fit into any program.
Fall 2025 Invention Convention Teacher Training
This workshop is designed to equip K-12 educators with everything they need to bring invention education to their classrooms. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the Invention Convention Texas program, powered by Texas A&M Engineering, and learn how to empower your students as creative thinkers and future-ready innovators.
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September 20, 2025 - College Station, Texas
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October 18, 2025 - College Station, Texas
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October 25, 2025 - Frisco, Texas
Register for Fall 2025 Invention Convention Teacher Trainings
Participate in ICTX
If you are interested in Invention Convention Texas as an educator, school or organization, please contact ICTexas@tamu.edu for more information.