The Lemelson Foundation
20th Anniversary Celebration, September 18, 2015
Washington, DC
On September 18, 2015, more than 300 of The Lemelson Foundation’s partners and peers gathered in Washington, DC. It was an opportunity to celebrate the Foundation’s 20th Anniversary and to share a vision for ways invention can ignite change in the future. The day-long event paid honor to the enduring legacy of our founder Jerome Lemelson, and featured a compelling mix of speakers, panels and presentations by the world’s leading minds in invention.
Improving Lives Through Invention
Discussion of Jerome Lemelson’s vision in establishing the Foundation
Video: Event Highlights — 20 Years of Improving Lives Through Invention
Invention Panel
Inspiring the Next Generation of Inventors and Innovators
Introduction: Graham Pugh, The Lemelson Foundation
Moderator: David Coronado, The Lemelson Foundation
Jeff Brodie, The Smithsonian Lemelson Center
Michael Cima, Massachussetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Invention Panel
Education to Foster Future Inventors and Innovators
Moderator: David Coronado, The Lemelson Foundation
Joshua Schuler, Lemelson-MIT Program
Chelle Myrann, Cesar Chavez High School
Abigail Orona, Cesar Chavez High School
Elli Suzuki, Global Minimum
Rose Wairimu Waiganjo, Mary Leakey Girls High School
Emmah Wangaru Karanja, Mary Leakey Girls High School
