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in· vent· tiv· i· ty /inˈvenˈtivədē/ nounusing creativity to think and act like an inventorInventivity®

Our R&D LabOver the last six years, we’vedesigned and tested Inventivityeducation and STEAM activities,experienced by thousands of kids inthe museum.

From climate change to artificialintelligence — today’s youth have a lotto worry about. Many children feelpowerless and anxious about the future.A Grim OutlookFuturologists tell Gen Z that by 2040,40% of their jobs will be replaced byrobots and AI.

Inventions literally change the world — andwhen people learn to think like inventors,anything is possible. We help kids see themselves as inventors, askquestions, tackle problems, find creativesolutions, and become resilient.Hope & Confidence95% of teachers say hands-onlearning builds students’ confidence.

CURIOSITY to ask questions about the unknown HUMILITYto know that solutions often come fromunexpected sourcesCOURAGEto embrace problems without apparent solutionsRESILIENCEdespite setbacks, believing failure can bejust as useful as successWe teach youth how to embrace anInventivity mindset and cultivate thesefour key character traits of inventors:What We Teach

INVENTIVITY EDUCATIONIeINVENTIVITY ACADEMYIaTools for InventivityLearning solutions designed to transform communities,spark wonder, and invent possible. SparkHUB

INVENTIVITY EDUCATIONIeOur curriculum teaches science throughthe lens of invention with lessonscomplete with hands-on STEAMactivities and a badge-earning program. Kids can earn a total of 32 badges, one for eachBuilding Block of Invention!

SparkHUBA pop-up exhibit and collaborationspace designed for community centers,libraries, schools, and churches. It merges science, art, and invention and canhost facilitators leading hands-on activities orfunction as a stand-alone exhibit.

Summer CampAcademic School YearDATESJune - JulyAugust - MaySCHEDULEMonday - FridaySaturday & SundayINVENTIVITYCELEBRATIONAugustMayProvide year-round STEAM education for kids in your community! Cade Educatorswill facilitate 1.5 hour sessions for up to 18 kids with engaging activities and abadge-earning program. INVENTIVITY ACADEMYIa

A guide to bring community leaders,businesses, families and friends together torecognize kids in earning their 32 badges. Inventivity Celebration

Adoption of Inventivity mindsetExpected OutcomesDemonstratedcuriosity & resilienceIncreased access toSTEAM-education

Patty LipkaDirector of Experiential EducationLili SchultzProgram ManagerGwen MorganSenior Manager ofGuest ExperienceBradley GambleChief Executive OfficerAmanada BernavilInternal Events ManagerChris DeaconSenior Manager of CreativeJenna OstasChief Operating OfficerNicole DominguezEducation Program ManagerJody FarmerSenior Manager of Donor EngagementPhil WaiteChief Financial OfficerBrian NanceGuest Services ManagerCarmen HurtadoSenior Manager ofEducationJulie DeCarmineDirector of MarketingJenna AgresGraphic Design ManagerHunter OliverSenior Manager ofOperationsOur TeamTo transform communities byinspiring and equipping futureinventors, entrepreneurs andvisionaries.Our MissionOur VisionTo spread an inventivemindset across the world.

Brad Gamble, CEObgamble@cademuseum.org 352 258 3705Let’s talk!