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Jason building his invention "the ARE board"

Turning Curiosity into Creation: Jason Ahn’s Invention Journey

Thursday, October 1, 2026
An Iowa student named Gavin standing with his invention and display board at nationals

Invention Convention Worldwide Updates Rubric to Better-Align with Invention Process

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Mandy and her students smiling after winning awards for state and nationals

West Branch Times Features Invention Convention

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Student working at DesignDash: Specialty Program for Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center on April 17, 2026

DesignDash Continues to Inspire Students to Conquer Cancer

Monday, April 20, 2026
All inventors at Invention Convention State Finals 2026

Iowa Invention Convention State Finals Showcases Growth

Monday, April 20, 2026
DesignDash participants building prototype

At DesignDash, Ideas Don’t Stay on Paper

Monday, April 20, 2026
Jacobson Institute Director, Dawn Bowlus, facilitating DesignDash to participants.

DesignDash's Next Stop: Portugal

Monday, April 20, 2026
Dawn presenting at Iowa Invention Convention State Event in Iowa City Spring 2025

Jacobson Institute Goes All In on Invention Education

Thursday, October 9, 2025
Iowa x Invention Convention

RTX Named Lead Sponsor of Iowa Invention Convention to Empower Future Innovators

Thursday, October 9, 2025
Participants at DesignDash: Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

DesignDash Unites Youth Against Cancer

Thursday, October 9, 2025