Students Shine at Invention Convention with Innovative Creations

In a recent ceremony, students from local middle schools were honored for their remarkable achievements in innovation and science. The event celebrated participants of the 2024 Connecticut Invention Convention and the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair, showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of young inventors.

Among the honorees were several 6th graders from Kennedy Middle School, including Ava Pires, who was recognized for her invention, the \"Cardboard Buster,\" and Akshay Sanganalmath, whose \"Electronic Pill Reminder Necklace\" earned him the Kantor Colburn Most Patentable Award. Other notable inventions included Penny Cordellino's \"Undercover Cord Keeper\" and Aria Drake's \"Flare,\" which garnered her the Fire Marshals Association Award and an invitation to the US National Invention Convention.

Students from Apollo Middle School also made their mark, with Sophia Hall's \"Toothpaste Automatic 15,000\" and Adrian Krakowski's \"Shoot and Hold\" being highlighted as state finalists. Cameron Crouch, another Kennedy Middle School student, received accolades for his \"Pocket Shovel,\" winning multiple awards at the US Innovator Challenge.

The event also recognized Ezra Grama, a 9th grader from Southington High School, for her project on global warming management, which earned her several prestigious awards, including the NASA Earth System Science Award.

The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the students' hard work and creativity, emphasizing the bright future ahead with such innovative young minds. Parents and families were invited to take pictures with the students, celebrating their accomplishments and the potential they hold for future advancements in science and technology.