Ridgefield Students Recognized at 2025 Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals
Ingenuity took center stage on Saturday, May 3, at UConn’s Gampel Pavilion, where nearly 430 students from across the state gathered for the 42nd annual Connecticut Invention Convention State Finals. Among the 128 students honored for their innovations—selected from 116 projects—several Ridgefield students earned awards and recognition for their creative problem-solving.
The following Ridgefield-based students were honored:
Scotts Ridge Middle School
Ethan J. – CardioSense, Grade 6
- Award: Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Award
Evelyn K. – BactiShield, Grade 7
Awards:
- NASA Space Grant Rising STAAR Award
- UConn School of Nursing Care Delivery Award
- Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2026 Invitation
Ridgebury Elementary School
Kyleigh and McKenzie M. – Seat Belt Fun, Grades 4 & 5
Awards:
- Travelers Safe Auto Award
- Zachs Family Toys and Games Award
Aaron T. – E-Z Tiez, Grade 3
- Award: Yale Club Samuel Morse Award
- Award: Zachs Family Toys and Games Award
Veterans Park Elementary School
Madeleine E. and Reese G. – Therma Skate, Grade 4
- Award: Zachs Family Toys and Games Award
William S. – The Blanket Roller, Grade 3
- Award: Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2026 Invitation
Homeschool (Ridgefield)
Dash B. – SnowSnout, Grade 6
Awards:
- Belcan Passion to Innovate Award
- Troutman Pepper Locke Excellence in STEM Non-Provisional Patent Award
- UConn School of Business Entrepreneurship Award
- Zachs Family Toys and Games Award
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