Inaugural KC Invention Convention connects students to STEM opportunities
By Charlie Keegan
The first Kansas City Invention Convention wraps up Thursday with an awards ceremony. The inaugural local event is part of an ongoing nationwide push to expose students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Winners from the Kansas City area can earn scholarships and/or advance to the national competition. “It [STEM education] builds lifelong skills like critical thinking and creativity,” explained Eric Ward, the vice president for public programs…
