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Inspiring curiosity, confidence, and creative problem-solving in our youth, the Chicago Student Invention Convention is a free, flexible curriculum focused on critical thinking, creativity, and innovation for Illinois students grades K-8, reaching schools, after school groups, youth centers, libraries and museums. We believe that innovation is for everyone.
Do you enjoy working with kids? Want to give back to some of Chicago's future innovators and entrepreneurs? We'd love to have you mentor with us!
Do you enjoy working with kids? Want to see some great ideas from Chicago's future innovators and entrepreneurs? We'd love to have you volunteer at the Convention!
Celebrate the student inventors of Chicago and promote STEM learning in students K-8
The Chicago Student Invention Convention is the official Illinois affiliate of the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals competition.
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