Like many of you, I’m very much anticipating the release of IRON MAN 3 this May! So this is why I’m super excited to tell you about an IRON MAN 3 contest going on. It’s the IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR, geared towards children in grades sixth through ninth, are invited to participate. The 12 finalists of the FAIR will win a trip to Southern California, provided by Visa Signature, where prizes also include a behind-the-scenes tour of Disney Studios, a meeting with Disney Imagineers, a trip to Disneyland, a visit to Discovery Science Center and more!
In case you have a son, daughter, niece, nephew, grandchild, etc. who you deem fit, I’ve included the official press release below for more detailed information. Good luck!
Marvel’s IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR
SANTA ANA, CA – March 7, 2013 – CALLING ALL ASPIRING INVENTORS! It’s time to channel your inner Iron Man/Tony Stark and let your inventing imagination go wild. Discovery Science Center, Broadcom Foundation and Marvel Studios, along with Visa Signature and the famous El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, are proud to team up to sponsor a nationwide Marvel’s IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR in conjunction with the May 3rd release of Marvel’s IRON MAN 3, starring Robert Downey Jr.
The 12 finalists of the Marvel’s IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR will win a trip to Southern California, provided by Visa Signature. The trip includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Disney Studios, a meeting with Disney Imagineers, a trip to Disneyland, a visit to Discovery Science Center, and more! INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR finalists will also have their projects on display at the famous El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, from May 3rd – June 20th. The competition concludes at the El Capitan Theatre on May 3rd when four Grand Prize winners will accept their awards at a special ceremony, on stage prior to the showing of Marvel’s IRON MAN 3.
Sixth through ninth-grade girls and boys across the nation are invited to participate, including those who have competed in Broadcom MASTERS®, a program of Society for Science & the Public (SSP).
For more information, rules and how to apply, visit www.discoverycube.org/ironman3.
Marvel’s IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR participants are the next generation of forward thinkers and innovators that will lead us into the future with scientific breakthroughs, engineering feats and technological advances. They are the real-life Tony Starks of tomorrow!” said Mike Pasciullo, Marvel’s SVP, Brand Planning & Communications.
Participating students are being asked to produce innovative, inventive projects based on themes from Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 —science, technology, engineering and math-related concepts and practices. Marvel’s IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR competition is encouraging students to submit projects that align with the National Academy of Engineering’s (NAE) Grand Challenges for Engineering™.
Some of the themes of the NAE Grand Challenges related to Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 are: (1) Develop Carbon Sequestration Methods, including projects involving themes of eco-friendly car development; (2) Engineer Better Medicines, with projects that focus on global disease prevention, limb regeneration and the study of body armor that protects injured body parts such as the heart; (3) Secure Cyberspace, inspiring projects that can lead to the development of new technologies that can redefine innovative security measures; and (4) Engineer the Tools of Scientific Discovery, in fields such as micro-technology, aeronautics or robotics.
How fun is that??
I think I am THE biggest Iron Man fan… ever. Like, really. EVER!! Maybe it’s just Robert Downey Jr??
#TeamStark baby!!
I have not seen it, but am sure my hubby and son will want to so one never knows.. I might too be a fan.
How cool! My brain doesn’t think like that (I so lack imagination) but I’m always amazed at what these KIDS come up with.
What a great idea! I can’t wait to see the ideas and inventions that come out of this.