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·4 days ago

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

Personal experience drove Jessie Garcia to create her novel head impact indicator.

Entrepreneurship

11 min read

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

Published in Invention Notebook

·May 23

Fighting Infant Mortality Through Hypothermia Detection

Biomedical engineer Ratul Narain’s monitoring devices help detect hypothermia and other illnesses in underweight newborns.

Medical Technology

8 min read

Fighting Infant Mortality Through Hypothermia Detection
Fighting Infant Mortality Through Hypothermia Detection

Published in Invention Notebook

·Apr 19

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. John Warner is, to put it mildly, passionate about his work. He is a prolific inventor holding more than 300 patents, as well as an educator and entrepreneur. He is…

Sustainability

8 min read

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

Published in Invention Notebook

·Apr 13

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.

Sustainability

5 min read

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?

Published in Invention Notebook

·Feb 8

From Plastic Surgeon-in-Training to Inventor: How a Family Tragedy Led One Latina to Improve Lung Disease Diagnosis for the World

Maria Artunduaga is the CEO and founder of Respira Labs, a successful startup aimed at providing low-cost, at-home diagnostics for dangerous respiratory conditions. —

Inventions

8 min read

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…

Published in Invention Notebook

·Feb 8

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 —

Invention

8 min read

Seven Lessons from a First-time Inventor-Entrepreneur
Seven Lessons from a First-time Inventor-Entrepreneur

Published in Invention Notebook

·Nov 29, 2021

Engineering for Impact

Five Invention-Based Businesses Addressing Development Challenges with Hardware-Led Solutions —

Engineering

7 min read

Engineering for Impact
Engineering for Impact

Published in Invention Notebook

·Nov 9, 2021

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 innovation —

Global Development

11 min read

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

Published in Invention Notebook

·Nov 4, 2021

Envisioning the Future of Education

Dr. Yong Zhao offers steps to help create a more diverse and inventive education system.

Education

7 min read

Envisioning the Future of Education
Envisioning the Future of Education

Published in Invention Notebook

·Oct 14, 2021

World Food Day: The Future of Agriculture and Farmer Livelihoods Depends on Local and Innovation-Driven Enterprises

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

Agriculture

7 min read

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…
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