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SPONSORSCOLUMBUS Presenting: Time Warner CableSupporting: AEP Ohio, Donatos, Honda of America,Huntington Bank, Ingram White Castle Foundation,The J.E. Grote Company, The Kroger Company,ThisWeek Community Newspapers, Wolfe AssociatesCLEVELAND Presenting: Time Warner CableSupporting: Pearne & Gordon, LLCMIAMI VALLEY Presenting: Time Warner CableSupporting: Honda of America, Turner Founda-tion, Vectren Foundation OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER ANDSPONSOR OF OHIO VIRTUAL ACADEMYOhio Tuition Trust Authority, Ohio’s CollegeAdvantage 529 PlanFOUNDER The Columbus DispatchJUST THINK, Inc., BOARD OF DIRECTORSStephen C Zonars, PresidentBarbara Benham, Vice PresidentSherry Lewis, Secretary/TreasurerKellie Uhrig, Ben Cason, Tom Griesdorn, Bob Groteand Deb Hackathorn - Trustees
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Executive Director, Cherylyn Rushton (740) 548-8182 • (614) 425-9338
[email protected] an interview, contact:
Promotions Manager, Jerrie West Strickling(614) 425-9335 • (740) 965-8326
Who has the solutions to our problems? The answer maynot come from a world renowned research laboratory but athird grader or a middle school student living next door to you.Or, if you happen to be diabetic some relief may come from anInvention Convention alumni team from Westerville, Ohio.
While the rest of Ohio was focused on the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry on a Saturday last fall - in Akron Ohio aroom of entrepreneurs, adult inventors, educators and studentscheered on the creators of seven inventions as they were in-ducted into the National Gallery for America’s Young Inven-tors. Invention Convention alumni Michael Vawter, MichelleVawter, and Mark Wright (Westerville, OH) were recognized fortheir invention NanoMist (Closed-Loop Diabetes Managementthrough Liposome Nanaoencapsulation
The team began inventing as part of the Invention Con-vention Program. In 2005 Michael Vawter won the GrandPrize for “Robo Switch”, a computerized energy managementsystem designed to control the energy usage of a home or of-fice. It was his solution for forgetting to turn the lights off inhis room. In 2008 sister Michelle and her team partner MarkDavid Wright won for their invention “The Cold Conqueror” acure for the common cold.
The three young inventors joined forces to create “NanoMist” after participating in a walk for Diabetes and recogniz-ing some of the issues friends and family with diabetes oftenface. “Nano Mist” is a patented smartdrug that continuouslyresponds to a diabetic’s glucose level by releasing precise dosesof insulin as the body needs it. An accurate closed-loop dia-betes management system that functions from the bloodstream itself, the “Nano Mist” eliminates some of the dangersof diabetes, which kills one person every ten seconds. Deliveredvia a monthly nasal inhalant, the “Nano Mist” is a zero main-tenance replacement for all of a diabetic’s glucose monitoringand insulin delivery equipment. Their design was tested at theOhio State University’s College of Pharmacy and has received
positive feedback from nanotechnology and medical experts.The National Gallery for America's Young Inventors ™ is
the only nationally recognized hall of fame for student in-ventors, established in 1993 and given permission by the adultNational Inventors Hall of Fame Board in Washington, D.C. toarchive and enshrine great student inventions and inventorsK-12. Five other inventions and their creators were recognizedat the Akron event.
The program continues to produce a stream of future prob-lem solvers like last years winner, Kaylee Drerup, a 3rd graderfrom Scioto Ridge Elementary School (Olentangy School Dis-trict) in Powell, Ohio. Kaylee won the 2009 Grand Prize EdisonAward – a $2,500 College Scholarship supplied by College Ad-vantage, Ohio’s 529 Plan. Her winning invention was “TheSuper Nutrition Nanny”, a food scanner that helps kids makegood food choices. How’s that for Kids with Solutions?
Got Solutions? Invention Convention Kids DO!Invention Convention Team Nationally Recognized for Diabetes Solution
No one says it better than the kids! The Hall of Fame originally started out as the ad campaign thatfeatured past winners and notable alumni of The Invention Convention. Students were interviewed abouttheir experience, what they had achieved and how the program had affected them. They were also askedto give advice to future kid inventors. The ad campaign gave face to our history and proved the long-termeffects the program has with students who participate.
So far we have inducted the following young inventors into The Invention Convention Hall of Fame:Ashley Baker (1997), Sarah Jones (1999), Lisa Wright (1999), Jennifer Henricks (2000),Brenna Smith (2002), Van Foster III (2003), Michael Vawter (2004), Lorena Grundy (2006) andMarissa D’Anieri (2006).
If you or someone you know was a past Invention Convention Edison Award winner we wouldlike to hear from you to update our files. Please email Jerrie Strickling at [email protected].
The Invention Convention Hall of Fame
Invention Convention alumni Michael and Michelle Vawter atthe Award ceremony inducting them into the National Galleryfor America’s Young Inventors.
If the “future of America is in the hands of our Children and the Teacherswho teach them then our children are in good hands according to the class-rooms of Emily Maginn (Murtha) and Georgie Rosier the 2009 “Teachers ofExcellence” for Central Ohio and Miami Valley. Georgie Rosier teaches sev-enth grade science at Ferguson Middle School in the Beavercreek City SchoolDistrict. She has been teaching for 36 years and when asked about her careercommented, ”I absolutely love every second of what I do!”
Maginn has been teaching for 6 years and is currently teaching an elementaryclass, grades 1-4 combined at Ecole Francaise in Columbus. Each class was awarded a new com-puter, a special day at COSI, a P.T. Reptiles Educational Program and a Donatos Pizza Party forall to enjoy.
The award was created by Just Think Inc., the non-profit organization behind the InventionConvention in an effort to recognize the time and effort that teachers put into teaching their stu-dents through The Invention Convention and similar elective programs.
“We really wanted to give something back to those who have chosen teaching as a profes-sion. We felt like this was an invitation for everyone to show how much they really appreciate allthat teachers do,” says Cherylyn Rushton, Executive Director for The Invention Convention.
The Invention Convention is now accepting entries for The 2010 Teacher of Excellence forthe Central Ohio region (deadline is May 7, 2010) and Cleveland (deadline is April 30, 2010).Entry forms and rules can be downloaded on the Invention convention Web site at Just-Think-Inc.com under Teacher Resources.
The Invention Convention and Just Think Inc.
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Headshot upper left: Georgie Rosier, 2009 Teacher of ExcellenceOther Photo: Emily Magim Murtha holds the check presented to her by Lynn Blashford from Donatos and the In-vention Convention School assembly team of Captain Gadget (far right) and Dr. Claire (far left).
Invention convention rewards Teachers efforts with “Teacher of Excellence Award”
Yes, I want to help keep The Invention Convention program in our schools!Since 1993, the Invention Convention has provided its program FREE to any central Ohio K-8 grade teacher requesting it. Your gift will helpus keep this program alive in Ohio schools! The Invention Convention is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are not a United Way Agency.
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Sponsorship Levels ❑ $25 Student Inventor Level ❑ $150 School Level ❑ $500 School District Level ❑ Special One-time gift: $______________________You can make your donation in the name of a school district (optional).Select Your Region ❑ Columbus ❑ Miami Valley ❑ Cleveland Indicate Your School District ______________________________________________________
Please make check payable to Just Think Inc. and mail your contribution and this form to: Just Think Inc., 7801 North Central Drive, P.O. Box 699, Lewis Center, OH43035-0699 OR log on to www.just-think-inc.com/donation_form.html to contribute.
Contributions go to support the IC program in the specific school district. Monetary donations do NOT go directly to students, schools, or districts.
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MAKE THE CONNECTION!New Invention convention Sponsor, Time Warner Cable
invites you to “Connect a Million Minds.” Everyone isencouraged to visit www.connectamillionminds.com. Theweb site is a one of a kind resource that makes it simple andeasy for parents to find science and technology opportunitiesin their own backyard. The connection of minds is solidifiedwith an online pledge. Invention Convention Students, parentsand teachers are encouraged to take the pledge and explore theweb site as they work on their Invention Convention Projects.
2010 Miami Valley Invention Convention Results are in! Congratulations to all of our winners at Miami Valley’s 5th InventionConvention held on March 20th at Wright State University. The GrandPrize winning invention was “Sturdy Work” – a binder made of carbonfiber. Dana Powers, winner of a $2,500 College Scholarship is a 7thgrader from Ferguson Middle School (Beavercreek School District) inDayton, Ohio. For details and pictures from event day log ontowww.just-think-inc.com/miamivalley/2010/photos.
