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Exploring Invention and Intellectual Property with Rory Cooper’s Adaptive Technology Lesson Plan
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Presented by Doug Scott, Engineering and Design Teacher, STEMisED; and Joyce Ward, Director of Education, Office of Public Engagement, USPTO
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Join us for an engaging edWebinar on the innovative Rory Cooper Lesson Plan. This dynamic, free lesson plan uses low-cost materials to incorporate hands-on activities aligned with the Rory Cooper USPTO Trading Card, offering a multifaceted approach to learning. It is designed to inspire students to delve into the world of adaptive technology and disability awareness.
Viewers embark on a journey exploring the remarkable life and contributions of Dr. Rory Cooper, a distinguished professor of rehabilitation engineering at the University of Pittsburgh and a senior career scientist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Cooper’s pioneering work spans over 100 inventions and 25 patents, revolutionizing technologies such as wheelchairs, robots, and wearable instruments, profoundly impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities and military veterans.
Through this edWebinar, educators gain invaluable insights into crafting adaptive silverware for people with disabilities, fostering an understanding of various disabilities, and sparking creativity in inventing adaptive technologies. Viewers are empowered with practical tools and knowledge to inspire the next generation of innovators in assistive technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite curiosity and compassion in your students while celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Cooper.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Doug Scott, an engineering and design teacher located in Massachusetts, has had a great deal of experience developing materials for the Lemelson-MIT Invention Education program, STEMisED for a USPTO education engagement contract, and the NewsHour Invention Education lesson series. Doug is a featured invention educator in a USPTO Journeys of Innovation story and was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Doug and his students were awarded a patent for a “Multi-component robot for below ice search and rescue.”
Joyce Ward is Director of Education, USPTO’s Office of Public Engagement, expanding outreach to K-12 educators and students, integrating invention, innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM education. Her office fosters intellectual property creation and protection. Joyce led initiatives like the Science of Innovation series, National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property (NSTI), Master Teacher of Invention and Intellectual Property (MTIP) program, Girl Scouts intellectual property patch, and the USPTO Inventor Trading Card series. Previously, she served as Director of Program Support and Intellectual Property at the National Inventors Hall of Fame and as a trademark examining attorney and education specialist at the USPTO. Joyce holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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