Invention Stories

Video Podcast: Rodney Mullen Skates through the Invention Process

Skateboarding legend Rodney Mullen talks about the intersection of skateboarding and invention.

Rodney Mullen on Innovation

In August 2012, the Lemelson Center invited Rodney Mullen, the unquestioned leader and pioneer of street skating, to visit us to discuss the role of invention and innovation in American life. It was a truly wonderful day in which we exchanged ideas and views not only about skateboarding, but about the role and importance of creativity and innovation to building a better society.

A production of the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center. Written, hosted, and audio production by Laurel Fritzsch, podcast program manager. Art Molella, executive producer. Joyce Bedi, webmaster. Rodney Mullen was originally recorded on 14 August 2012. This podcast was released on 20 December 2012.

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