posted Mar 8, 2010 5:46 PM by Lisa Hopen
posted Mar 8, 2010 5:16 PM by Lisa Hopen
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Learning about the solar system has never been so much fun. Our kids had a great time putting this planets together. You mix and swirl air dry clay to cover 9 foam balls. You then attach the sun and planets to the mobile base to create your own solar system. Available at Learning Express for $29.99. This is a great project for siblings to do together.
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posted Mar 1, 2010 7:05 PM by Lisa Hopen
Learning Express at Westchase gratefully thanks Mr. Ray for a wonderful weekend of science and discovery.
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posted Feb 27, 2010 7:08 AM by Lisa Hopen
posted Feb 27, 2010 7:08 AM by Lisa Hopen
posted Feb 17, 2010 7:14 AM by Lisa Hopen
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Innovation Express
Middle School Division grand prize winner Luke Anderson was on hand today with Kim Coley, District 5 Director of the Florida Parent Educator Association (FPEA) to accept a $1,000 check to FPEA. At Luke's recommendation FPEA will use the money to help fund a college scholarship for home school children. Luke is also taking part of his own award and donating it Crohn’s disease research. Luke invented a device to pick and and safely release staples and other sharp objects. |
posted Feb 17, 2010 7:06 AM by Lisa Hopen
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Feb. 11, TAMPA. At MOSI's Science Works Theater it was standing room only as ten of the area's most talented young inventors pitched their ideas to a panel of judges. The judging panel included Dr. Karen Holbrook, Vice President of Research and Innovation at the University of South Florida; Kevin Harrington, CEO of TVGoods.com and star of ABC's Shark Tank; Jennifer Holloway, former Bay News 9 anchor and award-winning inventor of the Workout 180; Dr. Sebastian Dewhurst, CEO of EASA and patent-holding inventor; Valerie McDevitt of USF's Division of Patents & Licensing; and Israel Morejon, CEO of LEDNovation and holder of more than 12 patents. Dr. Paul Sanberg, Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation at USF and holder of more than 30 patents presented medals of Science and Technology to each finalist. Ralph Bosek, Chief Operating Officer at MOSI presented each finalist with an annual pass to MOSI and Learning Express Toys presented $100 gift cards.
Kelly Lefferts, Associate General Counsel to Outback Steakhouse awarded Alexis Kabougeris Goldberg the Outback Top Trademark Award for CLUTTER GUTTER for a device that prevents items from falling behind a dresser. Outback also awarded $50 gift cards to all the finalists.
The finalists made wonderful presentations and the judging was extraordinarily difficult. Ashely Blessin (3rd grade) of Walden Lake Elementary won the elementary school division with a cup that holds multiple types of beverages. Luke Anderson (6th grade) home school won the middle school division with a magnetic device that recovers staples. Each grand prize winner took home $1,000. In addition, Walden Lake Elementary received another $1,000 and 2010 USF Young Innovator Cup. The Florida Parent Educator Association will receive $1,000 on behalf of Luke Anderson. |
posted Feb 9, 2010 4:53 AM by Lisa Hopen
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Three Young Innovator finalists appeared live on 10-Connects (WTSP) yesterday morning to share their inventions. Finalists Katelyn Yarbrough, Ashley Blessin and Bailee Hebbler were interviewed by morning anchors Ginger Gadsen and Keith Jones. Yarbrough pitched her portable deodorant wipes she calls WiPitts. Blessin discussed her cup for holding two types of drinks simultaneously. Hebbler showed off her refrigerated Cooler Pillow. All finalists receive $100 gift cards to Learning Express at Westchase.
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posted Feb 3, 2010 5:50 PM by Lisa Hopen
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TAMPA, Feb. 1, 2010, 25 members of the National Academy of Inventors at the University of South Florida poured through over two hundred invention submissions in one day. The finalists were selected on four criteria: (1) creativity and originality; (2) value of the invention; (3) benefit to the public; and (4) marketability of the invention. From the submissions the top 5 elementary school entries and the top 5 middle school entries were chosen. Each finalist will receive a $100 gift card to Learning Express at Westchase.
Elementary School Division Finalists:
- Alexander Klaus - Westchase Elementary (Kindergarten) - Magnatie
- Katelyn Yarbrough - Walden Lake Elementary (3rd grade) - Deodorant Wipes
- Laney Blair - McKeel Elementary Academy (4th grade) - Switch-o-Frame
- Ashley Blessin - Walden Lake Elementary (3rd grade) - Two-Way Cupper
- Lauren Pinero - Oakstead Elementary (3rd grade) - Pillowminder
Middle School Division Finalists:
- Bailee Hebbler - Bartow Middle (6th grade) - Cooler Pillow
- Paula Velasquez - Athenian Academy of Pasco (6th grade) - Easy Jar
- Giovanna Jadick - Martinez Middle (6th grade) - Go-Green Machine
- Jessica Alzamora - Burns Middle (8th grade) - Growing Clothes
- Luke Anderson - Home School (6th grade) - Staple Tank
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posted Jan 22, 2010 7:39 PM by Lisa Hopen
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Learning Express is a proud sponsor of the 2nd Annual Innovation Express Young Inventor Contest. Contest spokesperson and founder Anna Hopen was interviewed this morning by NBC/WFLA anchor Gayle Guyardo. The segment will air next Monday, January 25th.
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