[TX K-12 STEM Outreach] INVITATION: InventEd Regional Summit

[Simmons-Brooks, Pamela Jean]

Howdy, 

Join Spark! PK–12 Engineering Education Outreach at Texas A&M University in helping shape the future of invention education in Texas. We invite you to join us for the InventEd Regional Summit, a FREE full-day convening dedicated to advancing invention education across the state.

This summit will bring together K–12 STEM leaders, educators, out-of-school providers, industry professionals and community partners to explore how we can expand invention education opportunities for students statewide.

Why attend?
Invention education empowers students to identify real-world problems and develop meaningful solutions through creativity, design, innovation and entrepreneurship — building critical thinking, resilience, collaboration and confidence.

At the summit, you will have opportunities to:
    • Explore the current landscape of invention education in Texas
    • Learn promising practices and innovative program models
    • Build partnerships across K–12, higher education and industry
    • Collaborate on strategies to increase access and awareness
    • Help shape a stronger ecosystem for student innovation

Event Details
    • Date: June 29, 2026
    • Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Location: Zachry Engineering Education Complex, Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) 

    • Meals: Provided

    • Additional Information: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/96259/ 
    • Cost: FREE

 

InventEd Regional Summit Registration Link

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✨ BONUS OPPORTUNITY ✨

We will also be hosting a FREE Invention Convention Texas (ICTX) Teacher Training the following day:

    • Date: June 30, 2026
    • Location: Zachry Engineering Education Complex, Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)

    • CEUs: 6 hrs

ICTX Teacher Training Registration Link

This hands-on training is a great way to dive deeper into bringing invention education and ICTX into your classroom or program.

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Your perspective and experience would be a valuable addition to this conversation, and we hope you’ll consider joining us for one — or both — of these opportunities.

Please feel free to share with colleagues who may be interested. 

Gig​'em,

Pam

Pam Simmons-Brooks ​'86, ​'27 

Program Manager | TXSEF Judging Coordinator

Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach

Office of the Vice Chancellor and Dean | Texas A&M Engineering
Ph. 979.458.8135 | pam.b...@tamu.edu