The Linda Hall hosts Invention Convention Missouri as new state affiliate for Invention Convention Worldwide
Invention Convention Worldwide, a K-12 invention education program that builds confidence for students in invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship, named The Linda Hall: Science Library & Arboretum its Missouri affiliate. The Linda Hall will host Invention Convention Missouri (InventMO) from April 19 – 21, 2027, with winners qualifying for the national Invention Convention in June 2027.
“We’ve seen the positive impact that this program has had on youth inventors in the Kansas City region, and we are overjoyed to be expanding access to the program to create opportunities for the next generation of innovators across Missouri!” said Jessica Berlinsky, education manager at The Linda Hall.
In 2021, The Linda Hall hosted the first Kansas City Invention Convention (KCIC) as the regional affiliate for Invention Convention Worldwide. The competition is open to all children in grades 3 through 12, regardless of their prior experience in the STEM field. KCIC also provides educators with access to free curriculum and activities, transportation funding assistance, professional development opportunities, and customizable class visits. Since the first KCIC, participation has grown by over 2000 percent.
Kansas City National Security Campus managed by Honeywell FM&T (KCNSC), will serve as the title sponsor of Invention Convention Missouri, helping expand access to invention education and opportunities for students and educators across the state.
“Missouri's future depends on the next generation of innovators. We are proud to partner with The Linda Hall on Invention Convention Missouri to expand access to invention education, empower students to explore their potential, and inspire the bold thinking that drives innovation forward,” said Anne Einig, senior community relations manager at KCNSC.
The first InventMO competition will take place virtually with the goal of hosting an in-person event in subsequent years. Educators and parents in the Kansas City region can continue to register their students through KCIC in order to qualify for InventMO; Missouri educators outside of the KC area should reach out to InventMO directly for more information about how to participate in the statewide competition. The Linda Hall will work with local organizations to establish more regional qualifying competitions in the coming years.
“Engaging students and educators with the sciences is at the core of The Linda Hall’s mission, and InventMO will inspire students across the state to think, create, and thrive,” said Interim President Anne C. Dema. “The inventors of tomorrow are right here in Missouri, and this incredible free program will encourage them to unleash their curiosity.”
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