1. Module 1 Creativity and Inventiveness

2. The wellspring of inventiveness

3. What’s inventiveness? Specific form of creativity Interdisciplinary Technical Produces something that in unique, useful, and works!

4. Unleash Creativity to address global challenges Poverty Raise the standard of living Improve health Increase productivity Water filtration for Mexico 2006 InvenTeam Project

5. Unleash creativity to address global challenges Sustainability Encourage connections between invention and sustainability Improve living conditions Provide livelihoods Human powered water pump With Martin Fisher from KickStart 2008 InvenTeam Project

6. Unleash creativity to address local needs Assistive devices Encourage connections between invention and people with disabilities to improve lives Laser pointer for Henry E. to use to turn on the lights and feed his dog giving him back some independence 2007 InvenTeam Project

7. Unleash creativity to address local needs Devices for the Environment Encourage connections between invention and solving pressing problems in our world Safer Electric Motor Bike 2008 InvenTeam Project