Rep. Sawyer Meets with Young Inventors

Hartford- On Wednesday Connecticut students from around the state participating in the Connecticut Invention Convention visited the capitol to display their inventions. 

State Representative Pam Sawyer (R- Marlborough), a former middle school science teacher, spent an hour to visit students representing Marlborough to see what kinds of creative inventions they brought with them.

“I saw some wonderful inventions today from some very bright and creative students,” remarked Sawyer. “I wouldn’t mind having a few of the inventions I saw today to help people out in everyday life. This was a great opportunity for kids to experience a different type of learning that they might not normally have within their everyday textbook curriculum.”

 “As a former science teacher I understand the importance of teaching science and encouraging creativity as well as the presentation portion, at a young age, which brings out the best in our young people. ” said Sawyer.

This is the 27^th year of the Connecticut Invention Convention, which is a not-for-profit educational organization started in 1983 as part of the Connecticut Educators Network for the Talented and Gifted. The program is open to K-8 students statewide with instruction provided by local teachers. An estimated 100 CT schools and 10,000 students participate in the CIC each year.

For more information on the Connecticut Invention Convention visit www.ctinventionconvention.org