Inventors research, create, test, an improve their Inventions then create a 3-6 minute video.
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WNYIC is LIVE at the Science Museum 4/30/23!
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Register for the Event
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Thank you 2022 Sponsors!
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Congrats 2022 Inventors!
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2021 Inventor of the Year Reaction!
Inventive Kids Creating a Bright Future
Our mission is to develop and enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills in children in grades K-8 through the processes of invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship- while encouraging interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
We are proud to provide a forum that encourages creative and critical thinking, trains educators to pass on these skills, and showcases the rich creativity of the youth in our community at our annual event. WNY Invention Convention celebrates young inventors from public, private, and charter schools as well as home schools and Scout troops.
The effort spent on research, brainstorming, and model-making shows in each inventor’s amazing displays. Even more powerful is the sense of pride seen on each face and heard in every conversation.
Remarkable innovation is shown when students pair their creativity skills with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) as they develop solutions to challenges that they've encountered in their daily lives.
The judging panels are made up of professionals from all over WNY. Judges represent many industries: Electronics, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Engineering, Law, Safety, Science, and more.
Congratulations to our 2022 Finalists!
US Nationals Finalist-5th-8th- Inventors of the Year
Grades 6 & 8
Josiah Sheldon & Alex Martin
Rivendell Study Center
The Fire Stopper
US Nationals Finalist-K-4th-Inventor of the Year
Grade 4
Lucy Sciandra
Lindbergh Elementary School
Go Anywhere Window
US Nationals Finalist- 5th-8th- 2nd Place
Grade 5
Elyse Greiner
Northwood Elementary School
Sleepy Kiwi
US Nationals Finalist- K-4th- 2nd Place
Grade 4
Sean Bartelo
Bartelo Homeschool
ArchiText Phone Holder
US Nationals Finalist- 5th-8th- 3rd Place
Grade 5
Harper Werth
West Street Elementary School
Boo Bear
US Nationals Finalist- K-4th- 3rd Place
Grade
William Tooley
St. John The Baptist School
Solar Frost Melter
Inventor Showcase 1st Place
Grade 5
Ricky Mooney & Owen Smith
Northwood Elementary School
Hook Trash 22
Inventor Showcase 2nd Place
Grade 6
Dominic Clark & Javier Ortiz
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
Soda Opener
Inventor Showcase 3rd Place
Grade 4
Zachary Stewart
West Street Elementary School
Thermo Tank
Inventor Showcase 4th Place
Grade 5
Chelsea Fitch & Maisie Yunker
St. Joseph Regional School
Cool Dog Coat
Technology Category
Grade 5
Zahro Abdo & Emily Ledebur
West Buffalo Charter School
The Muffler
Sports Category
Grade 5
Madelyn Casey & Harper Ferris
St. Joseph Regional School
Softball Mat Bag
Safety Category
Grade 5
Rawkwon Vance
West Buffalo Charter School
The Burglary Stopper
Makes Life Easier Category
Grade 4
William Vandyne
Edison Elementary School
Dinner Randomizer
Pet Care Category
Grade 5
Margaret Scime
Northwood Elementary School
Kitty Cat Cuddler
Pet Care Category
Grade 5
Eric Thompson
Northwood Elementary School
Snow Floaters
Helping Others Category
Grade 4
David Saper
Ben Franklin Elementary
Pencil Glove
Helping Others Category
Grade 4
Maia Leiser & Rylie Pendergast
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
Reel and Coat
Home Improvement Category
Grade 4
Auggie Kaufmann
Hoover Elementary School
Magic Pipe Cleaner
Health & Wellness Category
Grades 2 & 3
Amelia & Addison DiCanio
West Street Elementary School
The SUD
Health & Wellness Category
Grade 5
Caden Setzer
Northwood Elementary School
The Clean Carrier
Food Category
Grade 4
Avery Watson
Hoover Elementary School
Lickety-Split Ice Cream Spinner
Environment Category
Grade 4
Jack O'Donnell
Lindbergh Elementary School
Compost Collection Truck
Environment Category
Grade 4
Alan McMann
Edison Elementary School
Trashy Go Bye-Bye Boat
App Category
Grade 6
Brian Bartelo
Bartelo Homeschool
Each Day Community Clean-Up App
Director's Choice 5th-8th
Grade 7
Laiba Ali
MDQ Academy
Young Writer's App
Director's Choice K-4th
Grade 4
Mason Williams
Lindbergh Elementary School
Waterfall Faucet
Thank-you 2022 sponsors
Kids Invent Sponsor
Henry Ford Travel Sponsor
da Vinci Workshop Sponsor
Einstein Sponsor
STEM Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsor
2023 Invention Process Schedule
ONGOING
Invention Process
3/1/23
Registration Opens
Register at wnyinventionconvention.org/create-account/ (or go directly to https://wnyic.zfairs.com/)
4/22/23
Registration Closes/Online Originality Judging Begins
All materials must be uploaded by this time. Make sure to test your video link before uploading!
4/30/23
Western New York Invention Convention is held at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Participants will present their inventions to panels of judges from STEM fields across Western New York. Prizes will be awarded in Grade Levels as well as Special Categories.
4/30/23
Top Winners invited to National Invention Convention
The top winners will be invited to participate and register for the National Invention Convention held at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan
June 7th-9th
National Invention Convention at The Henry Ford