Problem solvers of tomorrow showcase ingenuity at annual competition
Matthew Swenson, executive director of Invent Idaho and University of Idaho professor of engineering, awards North Idaho STEM Charter Academy third grader Joseph Wirick a ribbon for his invention, which placed third in the working models category at this year's North Idaho Regional Invent Idaho. The competition was held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Silver Lake Mall.
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Julianna Schwam, grade nine, Christian Center School, with her "Pop-A-Squat" invention during this year's North Idaho Regional Invent Idaho, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Silver Lake Mall.
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Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy middle schooler Emily Laddy shows off her invention, "Chairmate," at the 2026 North Idaho Regional Invent Idaho competition.
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Young scientists and problem solvers of tomorrow showcased their innovations at the annual North Idaho Regional Invent Idaho Competition, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Silver Lake Mall.
With a mission to inspire, encourage and recognize students for their inventions, designs and creativity, Invent Idaho invites young inventors in first through eighth grades to use their critical thinking skills as they participate in progressive levels of competitions.
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