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The @Smithsonian's Lemelson Center is dedicated to the study of invention in history & encouraging inventive creativity. Legal: https://t.co/n2sXwkVxRN

Washington, D.C. Katılım Temmuz 2009
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There are many ways to stay in touch with us. Find us on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Or subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/3T6TYzE Image: Linotype Leadership, Mergenthaler Linotype Company, 1930. Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution Libraries
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In the event of a government shutdown on Oct. 1, Smithsonian museums, research centers and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Oct. 7. The Smithsonian can use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit si.edu for updates.
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The next generation of the Lemelson Center’s website is coming! Fill out our 3 minute survey to contribute your ideas of the website’s current strengths and opportunities for improvement: surveymonkey.com/r/VFXRKC9
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We relish reminding you how important it is to protect your intellectual property. We’re celebrating #NationalHotDog Day with a look at an American hot dog brand that has protected its intellectual property with patents and trademarks for over 100 years.
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🎉 Today’s the day— the start of the 3rd annual Smithsonian National Education Summit! 🏛️ Joining us in-person? Starting today, check in at the @SmithsonianAIB (900 Jefferson Dr. SW) to pick up your registration from 11:30am - 5:30pm (Tues) or 9:00am - 3:00pm (Wed and Thurs).
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Jerome Lemelson, the legendary inventor who changed the world with his groundbreaking patents and innovative ideas, would have turned 100 this month! Share your favorite invention that has impacted your life. #WhatWillYouInvent #JerryLemelson100
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Happy Fourth of July! Today in 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft on this portable desk of his own design: s.si.edu/3CS5p5e
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"As someone who is fond of the writings of Jules Verne, and someone who also does a lot of hands-on repair work, Skylab struck a new chord with me as an adult." Discover the wonders of Skylab, America's first manned space station, in our latest blog post: invention.si.edu/skylab-adventu…
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I’m *flying* on sunshine, woah! 🎵 Birds photobombed this image of the Sun at the @airandspace Public Observatory, making a silhouette. This Saturday, June 24, grab a glimpse of the Sun during our free #SolsticeSaturday celebration on the National Mall. si.edu/SolsticeSaturd…
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Tinkercad@tinkercad·
. @SI_Invention sets you up with everything you need to use Tinkercad to create a piece of skateable art! Check out the tutorial and the great starter designs. 😎 tinkercad.com/projects/Creat…
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We’re thrilled about the newest exhibition at @smithsonianACM, “To Live & Breathe: Women & Environmental Justice in Washington, D.C.,” featuring stories of women who led environmental justice efforts in their own communities and beyond! Learn more: anacostia.si.edu/liveandbreathe
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After eight years, our "Places of Invention" exhibition at @amhistorymuseum will close on July 30. To mark this milestone, our Innovative Lives program series this spring has featured inventors reflecting on some of the places in the exhibition. invention.si.edu/many-facets-pl…
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Theresa Dankovich and Madison Maxey have called multiple locations their “place of invention.” What factored into selecting the spots they chose? And what made them move on? Find out during Innovative Lives on May 10! Registration is free but required: eventbrite.com/e/539580017357
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Madison Maxey has always loved making things—from clothing to stretchy inks that conduct electricity. Maxey and her company, LOOMIA, create fabrics that act like circuit boards for innovative products that range from medical wearables for monitoring patients to heated ski gear.
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Theresa Dankovich invented germ-killing water filters as a graduate student and co-founded her company Folia Water in 2016 to scale up production. Folia Filters (US Patent 9,611,153) are made of thick paper embedded with silver nanoparticles, which are lethal to microbes.
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