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FOSTERING EVERYDAY INVENTIVENESS IN YOUTH
Module 1Creativity and Inventiveness
Creativity The wellspring of inventiveness
What’s inventiveness?•Specific form of creativity•Interdisciplinary•Technical•Produces something that in unique, useful, and works!
Unleash Creativityto address global challengesPoverty
•Raise the standard of living•Improve health•Increase productivity
Water filtration for Mexico2006 InvenTeam Project
Unleash creativityto address global challengesSustainability
Encourage connections between invention and sustainabilityImprove living conditionsProvide livelihoods
Human powered water pump With Martin Fisher from KickStart2008 InvenTeam Project
Unleash creativityto address local needsAssistive devices
Encourage connections between invention and people with disabilities toimprove lives
Laser pointer for Henry E. to use to turn on the lightsand feed his dog giving him back some independence2007 InvenTeam Project
Unleash creativityto address local needsDevices for the Environment
Encourage connections between invention and solving pressing problems in our world
Safer Electric Motor Bike 2008 InvenTeam Project