[CASL-L] Unique Fellowship Opportunity for Connecticut Librarians: Project Invent!

[CASL President]

Please see below for a free, virtual opportunity for HS Librarians and
Teachers.
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On Tue, Apr 27, 2021, 9:04 AM Jordan Mareno <jordan at projectinvent.org>
wrote:

> Dear Ms. Johnson,
>
> Good morning! My name is Jordan Mareno, and I am a partnerships manager at Project
> Invent <http://projectinvent.org/>. At Project Invent, we train high
> school educators and students to invent technologies that make their
> communities a better place.
>
> Through the power of design thinking, and the magic of human-centered
> engineering, students in our program have created inventions like a wristband
> to help people with communication disorders
> <https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/denton-student-inventors-take-home-top-prize-with-device-to-help-special-needs-community/2269035/> communicate
> with law enforcement and a smart belt for blind users to avoid veering
> while walking <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk-kUnnjunY>.
>
> We are a small organization, primarily based on the West Coast, but we are
> ready to deliver invention-based learning experiences to new students
> across the US during the '21-'22 school year.
>
> Our program operates as a teaching fellowship, in which educators are
> trained in the invention process, and then share their learnings with their
> students throughout the school year. Our fellows come from all backgrounds
> (no engineering experience is required), and some of our best fellows are
> librarians!
>
> This year, we are specifically looking for innovative librarians to apply
> to our fellowship by May 21. Would you be able to share the opportunity
> with your CASL network? We'd love to welcome new educators from Connecticut
> to our community!
>
> If it's helpful, I am pasting in some easy-to-use language and a graphic
> below. But, of course, I am available to share more information and answer
> any questions you may have!
>
> Any help is so appreciated! Very best,
> Jordan
>
>
> *Jordan Mareno*Partnerships and Recruitment Manager
> *e:* jordan at projectinvent.org
> *m:* 919.561.1108
> Website <http://projectinvent.org> *|* Twitter
> <https://twitter.com/project_invent> *|* LinkedIn
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordankmareno/>
>
> [image: ApplyPI4.jpeg]
>
> INNOVATIVE LIBRARIANS: APPLY TO PROJECT INVENT TODAY!
>
> Project Invent <http://projectinvent.org/> is a national nonprofit
> organization that empowers high school students to design and invent
> technologies for social good. By developing design thinking, engineering,
> and entrepreneurship skills throughout the school year, Project Invent
> students create impactful inventions like a safety device for individuals
> with communication disorders
> <https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/denton-student-inventors-take-home-top-prize-with-device-to-help-special-needs-community/2269035/>,
> or a wearable anti-veering belt for the blind
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk-kUnnjunY>.
>
> Project Invent students are inspired and supported by educators, who join
> Project Invent for a year-long fellowship experience. Project Invent
> fellows attend a week-long summer training in design thinking and
> invention, receive support throughout the year from expert advisors, and
> develop entrepreneurship skills as they prepare students to pitch to
> Silicon Valley investors.
>
> Since 2018, Project Invent has worked with over 50 schools across the
> country, and applications to join their 2021-2022 fellowship are open now!
> If you are ready to inspire students through the invention process, submit
> your application by May 21st! No engineering experience is required!
>
> Note: the Project Invent program is free for educators in Title I schools,
> and low cost for all other educators.
>
>
>    -
>
>    Read more about the Project Invent fellowship here
>    <https://projectinvent.org/fellowship>.
>    -
>
>    Watch past fellows describe their experience here
>    <https://youtu.be/GWwjnZkyq58>.
>    -
>
>    Submit your application here
>    <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdceB1Q1pBaaD7NbahE7fuonez6vAzuoKJAhifF-OaVCAvwtA/viewform>
>    !
>    -
>
>    Questions? Reach out to Jordan at jordan at projectinvent.org.
>
> ᐧ
>
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