IVC Hosts "Astounding Inventions" Competition
Irvine Valley College to host
30th Annual "Astounding Inventions" Competition
The popular science contest features ingenious gadgets made by Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Students
Young inventors from kindergarten through eighth grade will compete on January 28, 2017 in the 30th Annual Irvine Valley College (IVC) "Astounding Inventions" competition, sponsored by Cox, presented by Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, LLC and the Irvine Valley College Foundation.
During the fall of 2016, nearly 4,000 students representing 40 schools in the Irvine and Tustin Unified School Districts submitted their inventions for judging at their schools. From this, approximately 450 finalists are chosen to compete in the 2017 Astounding Inventions Competition. Past inventions have run from the whimsical to the remarkable and have included dozens of clever pet grooming devices, remote control gizmos, and relief from everyday challenges of children and their parents. The event was conceived by Irvine Valley College in 1987 to promote creativity and interest in STEM education in our community. Award winners may go on to compete at different levels of state and national math and science invention competitions.
Date and Time
Saturday Jan 28, 2017
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Saturday, January 28, 2017 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Judging of student inventions
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Public viewing of student inventions
1 p.m. – Awards Ceremony: Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
2:15 p.m. – Awards Ceremony: Grades 4 and 5
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Displays and demonstrations outside of Hart Gym
Location
Preview Opportunity – Friday, 1/27 beginning at 3 p.m.
Come out early as students, parents and teachers set up the exhibitions. This is a great time to do interviews with young inventors!
The 2017 competition and exhibition will be held in IVC’s Hart Gymnasium and feature a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities, displays and demonstrations.
Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Hart Gym and vicinity
Irvine, CA 92618
Contact Information
Diane Oaks
Executive Director of Marketing
Communications & Broadcast Services
Irvine Valley College
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