Parking for Teachers, Chaperones, Ambassadors and Guests
Event attendees may park for free on the 5th and 6th floors of the UMKC Cherry Street Parking Garage, located at 5005 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64110.
This map shows the path to get from Cherry Street Garage to the entrance of Swinney Recreation Center.
KCIC Competition Schedule | April 8, 2027 | Swinney Recreation Center at UMKC
8:00 AM Judge and Ambassador Training
- Judge Training @ Linda Hall Library
- Ambassador Training @ UMKC Swinney Rec Center
9:00 AM Registration Opens @ UMKC Swinney Rec Center
- Student and Educator check-in
- Student invention set-up
9:30 AM Inventor’s media availability and special awards judging
10:30 AM Competition and judging begin
12:00 PM Competition concludes
12:05 PM Lunch (Bring your own lunch) / Students visit Innovation Alley with STEM Community Partners
1:00 PM Event concludes
Educators will be notified of award-winning projects on Friday afternoon via email.
KCIC Awards Ceremony Schedule | April 12, 2027 | Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room
6:00 PM Welcome Reception
6:30 PM Ceremony Begins
- Welcome
- President’s Remarks
- Keynote Speaker
- Awards Presentation
7:30 PM Ceremony Concludes
IMPORTANT DATES
Inventors
Are you ready to invent the future? If you are a Kansas City area student in grades 3-12, this program is for you. Click here to learn more about how you can participate in KCIC.
Educators
Help your students invent the future! Free curriculum resources are available to help bring KCIC to your classroom.
Volunteer Opportunities
KCIC is always in need of volunteers to participate as judges and mentors. If you are passionate about supporting STEMIE initiatives for Kansas City youth, please join us!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Invest in the future by supporting KCIC. As a sponsor, you help inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs by bringing STEMIE education to our community.