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  • Meet the Former Rugby Player Who’s Now a Game-Changing Inventor

    Meet the Former Rugby Player Who’s Now a Game-Changing Inventor

    Personal experience drove Jessie Garcia to create her novel head impact indicator.
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Jun 23
    Fighting Infant Mortality Through Hypothermia Detection

    Fighting Infant Mortality Through Hypothermia Detection

    Biomedical engineer Ratul Narain’s monitoring devices help detect hypothermia and other illnesses in underweight newborns.
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    Lemelson Foundation
    May 23
    It’s Not Always Easy Being Green, But It Should Be

    It’s Not Always Easy Being Green, But It Should Be

    A pioneer in the field of green chemistry, John Warner talks about the successes and challenges in creating sustainable change.
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Apr 19
    The Surge in Climate Action Requires a Surge in Green Talent, but How on Earth to Fill the Gap?

    The Surge in Climate Action Requires a Surge in Green Talent, but How on Earth to Fill the Gap?

    Creating a new generation of engineers skilled in sustainability is an investment in the health of people and the planet.
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Apr 13
    From Plastic Surgeon-in-Training to Inventor: How a Family Tragedy Led One Latina to Improve Lung…

    From Plastic Surgeon-in-Training to Inventor: How a Family Tragedy Led One Latina to Improve Lung…

    Maria Artunduaga is the CEO and founder of Respira Labs, a successful startup aimed at providing low-cost, at-home diagnostics for…
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Feb 8
    Seven Lessons from a First-time Inventor-Entrepreneur

    Seven Lessons from a First-time Inventor-Entrepreneur

    Tricia Compas-Markman’s journey from engineering to founding a startup for safe drinking water brings valuable takeaways for innovators
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Feb 8
    Engineering for Impact

    Engineering for Impact

    Five Invention-Based Businesses Addressing Development Challenges with Hardware-Led Solutions
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Nov 29, 2021
    Unlocking the Potential of Hardware-Based Invention to Solve Global Development Challenges

    Unlocking the Potential of Hardware-Based Invention to Solve Global Development Challenges

    A leader in social enterprise provides advice on how to create a supportive ecosystem of mentorship and funding for game-changing…
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Nov 9, 2021
    Envisioning the Future of Education

    Envisioning the Future of Education

    Dr. Yong Zhao offers steps to help create a more diverse and inventive education system.
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Nov 4, 2021
    World Food Day: The Future of Agriculture and Farmer Livelihoods Depends on Local and…

    World Food Day: The Future of Agriculture and Farmer Livelihoods Depends on Local and…

    On this year’s World Food Day, the COVID crisis continues to have a significant impact on the agriculture sector and food supply chains…
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    Lemelson Foundation
    Oct 14, 2021
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