Often called the “Oscars” for inventors, the Lemelson prize recognizes and rewards innovation: an honor like no other.

Now, for the first time Rensselaer joins a select group of eminent institutions offering the prestigious student prize.

Have you: created or improved a product or process? applied a technology in a new way? redesigned a system? demonstrated remarkable inventiveness? ALL Rensselaer seniors & graduate students are eligible

Application deadline: 4 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2007 Applications at:

Winner announced at a press conference and awards luncheon on February 16, 2007.