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SUMMARY:Deadline: Chicago Student Invention Convention Competition (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Student Invention Convention is a celebration of student innovation and invention. It is the capstone event after our 10-week curriculum where K-8th grade students will present their pitches to judges and showcase their invention prototypes. The 2021 CSIC is virtual.\n**\nRegistration Link: Check your email for your personalized/custom link to register for the HopIn event.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/deadline-chicago-student-invention-convention-competition-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Educators,Students,Parents
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T170000
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SUMMARY:Deadline: CSIC Event Registration Closes (Video Submissions Due)
DESCRIPTION:Students who wish to compete in the virtual CSIC competition need to register in 2 places. \nRegistration #1: Z-Fairs\, online judging platform\nWhat: Provide personal and contact information\, submit virtual logbook and video of prototype\nDeadline: 4/28 \nRegistration #2: HopIn\, online competition venue\nWhat: Create a profile and prepare to appear live online 5/1 to present to judges here\nDeadline: 5/1 \nOnly students who submit their videos on Z-Fairs can participate in the HopIn presentation to judges. \nHowever\, if a student submits on Z-Fairs but it unable to attend the HopIn presentation\, that is acceptable and their invention will still be fully considered by judges. We nevertheless invite all students who are able to join us on HopIn for the live portion of the event.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/deadline-csic-event-registration-closes-video-submissions-due/
CATEGORIES:Educators,Students,Parents
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CREATED:20201220T225956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T194952Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with a Teen Mentor (Pitch Practice & Feedback)
DESCRIPTION:Join teen mentors from Teen Innovators for free\, open office hours. Students can meet with a vetted teen mentor online to practice their pitch\, ask questions\, and get feedback on their pitch prior to the competition. \nSpecific registration link will be available on this page. Space is limited. \nRegister for Office Hours Here
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/office-hours-with-a-teen-mentor-pitch-practice-help-feedback-5/
LOCATION:Teen Innovators Virtual Rooms
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T170000
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CREATED:20201220T230454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T192546Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with a Teen Mentor (Pitch Practice & Feedback)
DESCRIPTION:Join teen mentors from Teen Innovators for free\, open office hours. Students can meet with a vetted teen mentor online to practice their pitch\, ask questions\, and get feedback on their pitch prior to the competition. \nSpecific registration link will be available on this page. Space is limited. \nRegister for Office Hours Here
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/office-hours-with-a-teen-mentor-pitch-practice-help-feedback-7/
LOCATION:Teen Innovators Virtual Rooms
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T070058
CREATED:20201220T230245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T192257Z
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SUMMARY:Office Hours with a Teen Mentor (Pitch Practice & Feedback)
DESCRIPTION:Join teen mentors from Teen Innovators for free\, open office hours. Students can meet with a vetted teen mentor online to practice their pitch\, ask questions\, and get feedback on their pitch prior to the competition. \nSpecific registration link will be available on this page. Space is limited. \nRegister for Office Hours Here
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/office-hours-with-a-teen-mentor-pitch-practice-help-feedback-6/
LOCATION:Teen Innovators Virtual Rooms
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T070058
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SUMMARY:Chicago Public Library Second Saturday: Inventions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inventive edition of Second Saturday! This month is all about inventing\, DIY\, and making. Through story times and fun activities we will learn how to create and design something unique and new! Participants in the 2021 Invention Convention will stop by to show off some of their potential invention ideas. We will also be joined by young local inventors who previously participated in the Chicago Student Invention Convention. Come explore with us and tune in for a fun and interactive experience! \nDuring the program\, Mr. Fernando will teach us how to make a paddle boat using supplies you have at home. Here are the materials you will need to make your paddle boat: \n\nScissors\n2 Pencils\n3 Rubber Bands\nA Small Plastic Container\nThin Cardboard or Chipboard\nRuler\nA Large Container with Water or Sink\n\nHow to Attend \nJoin in by watching  CPL on Facebook Live or check out our YouTube page.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/chicago-public-library-second-saturday-inventions/
LOCATION:Chicago Public Library Facebook Live or Youtube Live
CATEGORIES:Students,Parents
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SUMMARY:Deadline: CSIC Event Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Students who wish to compete in the virtual CSIC competition need to register in 2 places. \nRegistration #1: Z-Fairs\, online judging platform\nWhat: Provide personal and contact information\, submit virtual logbook and video of prototype\nDeadline: 4/28 \nRegistration #2: HopIn\, online competition venue\nWhat: Create a profile and prepare to appear live online 5/1 to present to judges\nDeadline: 5/1 \nOnly students who submit their videos on Z-Fairs can participate in the HopIn presentation to judges.  \nHowever\, if a student submits on Z-Fairs but it unable to attend the HopIn presentation\, that is acceptable and their invention will still be fully considered by judges. We nevertheless invite all students who are able to join us on HopIn for the live portion of the event.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/deadline-csic-event-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Educators,Students,Parents
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SUMMARY:Thinking Like a Digital Designer (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:In the FIRST part of this 2-part Saturday workshop series\, students will learn how researchers\, designers and developers use design thinking to create digital experiences like the ones in their favorite apps! Guided activities will show students how to put themselves in the mind of users that may not be the same as them and brainstorm ideas for improving the user experience of real apps. \nThis event is restricted to students who identify as girls in 5th-8th grade.\n(Visit https://www.techgirlz.org/ to download free activity kits to run these workshops with all your students.) \nSend This Registration Link to Parents:  https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/techgirlz-registration-form/
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/thinking-like-a-digital-designer-workshop-series-b-must-attend-both/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting Room (Virtual Event)
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T070058
CREATED:20201220T222431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T183040Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Mobile Apps (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:In the SECOND part of this 2-part Saturday workshop series\, students will learn to design a mobile app. They will select an app idea\, develop a prototype\, and present their final product to the class. This session will provide you with specific tools\, techniques and workflows to help you kick-off your mobile app idea the right way. \nLearn techniques to help you communicate a concept\, create low-fidelity wireframes\, user flows\, prototypes and to work within a team. \nThis event is restricted to students who identify as girls in 5th-8th grade.\n(Visit https://www.techgirlz.org/ to download free activity kits to run these workshops with all your students.) \nSend This Registration Link to Parents:  This workshop is FULL. Please visit the February series to sign up.
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/designing-mobile-apps-workshop-series-a-must-attend-both/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting Room (Virtual Event)
CATEGORIES:Students
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UID:2295-1611403200-1611410400@inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com
SUMMARY:Thinking Like a Digital Designer (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:In the FIRST part of this 2-part Saturday workshop series\, students will learn how researchers\, designers and developers use design thinking to create digital experiences like the ones in their favorite apps! Guided activities will show students how to put themselves in the mind of users that may not be the same as them and brainstorm ideas for improving the user experience of real apps. \nThis event is restricted to students who identify as girls in 5th-8th grade.\n(Visit https://www.techgirlz.org/ to download free activity kits to run these workshops with all your students.) \nSend This Registration Link to Parents:  TBD
URL:https://inventionconvention.chicagoinnovation.com/event/thinking-like-a-digital-designer-workshop-series-a-must-attend-both/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting Room (Virtual Event)
CATEGORIES:Students
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