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The National Inventors Hall Of Fame To Induct 15 Luminaries Who Are Driving Innovation ForwardALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Inventors Hall of Fame®, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), will host the Greatest Celebration of American Innovation on May 3-4 in our Nation's Capital. Events will recognize and celebrate 15 pioneers who have significantly contributed to society through their scientific breakthroughs and patented innovations, culminating in a formal Induction Ceremony on May 4. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8040951-national-inventors-hall-of-fame-2017/ This year's class of Inductees includes innovators such as Iver Anderson (Lead-Free Solder), Marshall Jones (Industrial Lasers), Frances Ligler (Portable Optical Biosensors), and Howard Head (Laminate Ski; Oversized Tennis Racket), just to name a few. To view the full list of 2017 Inductees, visit: http://prn.to/2lgdW84. The two-day event will feature:
The influence of the National Inventors Hall of Fame extends beyond the May events, as both past and present Inductees join together to inspire the curriculum of the nationally renowned Camp Invention® education program and judge the annual Collegiate Inventors Competition®. "Each year, I am inspired by the intelligence, perseverance and 'never give up' mentality our Inductees possess," said Drew Hirshfeld, Commissioner for Patents of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. "We are proud to honor these Inductees and help tell their stories to the American people. These great visionaries not only changed the world as we know it through their innovations, but they also paved the path for future generations of STEM innovators." To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the Greatest Celebration of American Innovation, please call 330.849.6874 or view sponsorship packages here. Tune in to the National Inventors Hall of Fame Facebook and Twitter pages on May 3-4 to receive updates from the Greatest Celebration of American Innovation in real time. Portions of the Illumination and Induction Ceremonies will also be streamed via Facebook Live. About the National Inventors Hall of Fame:
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