Join our next K-12 education webinar on Tuesday, August 27 from 5-6 p.m. ET for a professional development session for educators.
Hear from three student participants in the spring 2024 class of our Intellectual Property Skills Work-Based Learning (IP-Skills WBL) Program about their experiences refining EquIP HQ. EquIP HQ is a free platform we created to teach K-12 students about intellectual property. EquIP HQ includes interactive games and activities for all grade levels, as well as classroom-ready lesson plans for teachers. These three IP-Skills WBL Program students provided feedback from a student perspective to shape the platform into a more learner-friendly resource.
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This webinar will feature the following panelists:
- Daisy Centeno participated in the IP-Skills WBL Program in spring 2024. She helped manage and provide feedback on various parts of EquIP HQ. A recent graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Daisy is entering Virginia Commonwealth University this fall to explore a career in computer science.
- Avery West also participated in the spring 2024 IP-Skills WBL Program, where he conducted research and outreach for Young Inventor spotlights in addition to helping manage and provide feedback on various parts of EquIP HQ. Avery is a recent graduate of the Arlington Career Center and will attend Christopher Newport University in the fall, where he plans to major in cybersecurity and minor in computer science.
- Avery Wiredu also participated in the spring 2024 IP-Skills WBL Program, where he helped test content and provide feedback on user experience for the EquIP HQ site. He also worked with the Global Intellectual Property Academy on projects to celebrate World IP Day. Avery is a recent graduate of Mount Vernon High School and he will attend American University this fall, majoring in international affairs.
- Juan Valentin is an Education Program Advisor in the Students and Learners Division at the USPTO, where he manages educational projects of national and international scope, with a particular emphasis on developing STEM, design-thinking, or invention-focused projects infused with intellectual property concepts. Juan was a patent examiner at the USPTO for 12 years prior to his current role, and holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University.
- Julie LePage is the Digital Communications Strategist for the Student and Learners Division in the Office of Public Engagement (OPE) at the USPTO. Her duties include managing OPE’s digital content on USPTO.gov, leading web projects for the education team, assisting in the management of EquIP HQ, and measuring web metrics, email marketing, and user experience.
USPTO professional development webinars
The USPTO hosts monthly professional development webinars for K-12 educators interested in integrating intellectual property (IP), innovation, and invention activities into their STEM curriculum. Whether you're a school administrator, teacher, student, parent, or caregiver, you are welcome to join us every month to hear from educators and learn about different types of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. These sessions can help inspire a classroom of problem solvers and shape career choices. Webinars are held once per month. Visit the USPTO's Kids, students, and educators page to learn more.
For questions about the event, email education@uspto.gov.
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