Schedule

IMPORTANT DATES

September 2023 – January 2024

Educator registration opens

October 25

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Introducing the Kansas City Invention Convention

View recording HERE

November 16

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Accessing and Implementing Invention Curriculum

Recording coming soon HERE

December 6

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Helping Students Identify a Problem

Recording coming soon HERE

January 3

Student registration opens for April 11 competition

January 11

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Supporting Successful Invention Logs

February 20

Virtual KCIC Info Session: From Idea to Prototype

March 7

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Dazzling Display Boards

March 28

Inventor registration closes

April 2

Virtual KCIC Info Session: Preparing to Compete

April 11

Competition Day!
Judging and invention showcase @ Swinney Rec Center UMKC

April 15

Awards Ceremony
Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

KCIC Competition & Awards Ceremony Schedules

KCIC Competition Schedule | Thursday, April 11, 2024 | Swinney Recreation Center at UMKC

Official Schedule TBD

KCIC Awards Ceremony Schedule | Monday, April 15, 2024 | Linda Hall Library Main Reading Room

Official Schedule TBD

Inventors

Are you ready to invent the future? If you are a Kansas City area student in grades 5-12, this program is for you. Click here to learn more about how you can participate in KCIC.

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Educators

Help your students invent the future! Free curriculum resources are available to help bring KCIC to your classroom.

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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!

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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.

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