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What Does It Take to Make a Spark!Lab?

Looking at your world through the lens of invention.

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About the Spark!Lab National Network

The Spark!Lab National Network brings hands-on invention learning to the nation.

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Holland Museum Joins Spark!Lab National Network

Spark!Lab opens in a Michigan town with a rich history of invention.

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Then and Now

An outwardly seamless shift in Spark!Lab from one set of activities to another.

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The Spark!Lab National Network Comes to Washington

Network members discussed challenges, brainstormed new ideas, and, of course, networked!

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Spark!Lab + Detroit = Innovation

We opened our fifth Spark!Lab National Network location at the Michigan Science Center

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What Now?: Inventing in a Changing Climate

In a guest post from Science City's Chris Steinauer, learn about how Spark!Lab in Kansas City is challenging visitors to invent solutions to environmental issues.

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As 2015 draws to a close, year-in-review lists flood the news. We read about the year’s most notable people, best books, biggest stories (and scandals), and even the coolest inventions. As I do my own reflecting on the year that’s passed, Spark!Lab features prominently.

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Lemelson Center Joins the Spark!Lab National Network

Draper Spark!Lab is now open for business at the National Museum of American History!

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Invention in Alaska

Our next Spark!Lab partner is shedding light on invention in Alaska—even though they only get a few hours of daylight in the winter.

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Spark!Lab, Looking Back and Moving Forward

2014 was a giant year for Spark!Lab that saw our staff spread our message across the United States and around the world. This year should be equally—if not more!—exciting.

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An Arsenal of Ideas

I made my first trip to Ukraine in October 2011. Three years later, I am marveling at the transformation of Art Arsenal.

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Grand Opening: Spark!Lab at Science City

On August 5th, we celebrated the grand opening of another Spark!Lab National Network site.

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Setting Up Spark!Lab India

For the past year, the Lemelson Center has been working with partners in India to establish a Spark!Lab in Gurgaon, a city about 30 minutes from Delhi.

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An International Spark!Lab Workshop

Recent visiting colleagues toured hands-on spaces at the Smithsonian and learned the process of developing activities.