May 14, 2008
The USPTO recently announced that it will be hosting the 2008 Sally Ride Science TOYchallenge East Coast National Showcase this Saturday, May 17th at the main USPTO campus. According to the USPTO press release (link below), “[t]he TOYchallenge is a national toy design competition for 5th – 8th graders designed to introduce girls and boys to engineering. It shows them that engineering is collaborative, creative and all around them,” whereby “students from across the country can participate in creative competition that reflects the engineering process.” Over 100 teams comprising approximately 450 students are participating this year in themed categories including Games for the Family, Get Out and Play, and Toys that Teach. Additional information regarding how the toys are judged and other related initiatives of the USPTO are provided in the link below.
USPTO Press Release: LINK
USPTO Press Release: LINK
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