Project Invent — Educator Fellowship

The Project Invent Fellowship program helps educators transform classrooms in innovation hubs.

We support educators with robust training, 1:1 coaching, and a national community of experts to inspire human-centered invention in the classroom.

What We Believe

We believe that combining human-centered design, engineering, and social impact into a learning experience transforms educators and students alike. Our program is unique because students work with real people in their communities to create inventions. Through interviews and meetings, students build lasting relationships with individuals in their community and create innovative solutions that make an impact.

How We Impact Change

We believe there are specific teacher practices that build future-ready mindsets in students. Our fellowship helps educators grow their practice to empower students as fearless and compassionate problem solvers.

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How It Works

PROJECT INVENT FELLOWS RECEIVE…

4 days of immersive training in design thinking, making, and entrepreneurship.
3 professional development workshops to support your growth throughout the school year
Invention curriculum portal complete with dozens of interactive classroom activities
Connections to community partners, experts, and professionals to provide students with authentic feedback and guidance.
Access to national pitch events for students to demonstrate learning and vie for funding.
Membership in a national community of energetic, experimental educators.
One-on-one staff support available on a weekly basis.

So THAT THEY CAN…

Develop as innovation experts and become thought leaders in the conversation about innovative education.
Build bridges between the classroom and the world beyond, providing students with long-lasting ecosystems of support.
Transform learning environments from test-taking to change-making.

PROJECT INVENT FELLOWS:
LEADING VOICES IN INNOVATIVE EDUCATION

“Due to our desire to create empathetic innovators, we sought out opportunities to incorporate community partnership into the classroom. Through Project Invent, we were able to invite students to innovate with the specific purpose of creating something for people in our Bronx community.”

Read Maha & Renesha’s recent publication in Next Generation Learning Challenges →

“When we started, my students were new to engineering and design. Together, we moved from square one. We learned CAD Fusion 360; we learned to prototype. And the relationships that came out of that were so incredible. The learning, too. There was so much effort and joy put into this project.”

Learn about “MindSwayer,” the award-winning invention built by Alexis’ students→

“I’ve broken away from provided curriculum and enhanced it. My students are thinking deeply about problems, debating, and expressing opinions. Their passion is blooming before my eyes.”

Read Elizabeth’s recent publication in Next Generation Learning Challenges →

“How can we teach students not just to a test, but to solve problems that they would solve in the real world – to make it as authentic as possible? This is something that is core to my teaching practice: To give students an opportunity to take ownership of their learning.”

Listen to Sean’s feature on the Project Invent podcast →