The National Inventors Hall of Fame celebrates the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of great inventors. The creative genius of invention is showcased through exhibits and presentations which allow visitors to experience the excitement of discovery, creativity, and imagination. By nurturing the inventive spirit, the National Inventors Hall of Fame is addressing the specific problems of declining technological leadership and creativity in America.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame promotes inventiveness and creativity throughout the country. It inspires the spirit of entrepreneurship through curriculum materials, teacher workshops, invention contests, video educational materials and travelling exhibitions which visit major science centers and history museums.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame is dedicated to the individuals who conceived the great technological advances which this nation fosters through its patent system. The purpose of The Hall is to honor these inventors and bring public recognition to them and to their contributions to the nation's welfare.
Inventors are selected for The Hall of Fame by the Selection Committee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation. The Selection Committee is composed of representatives from national scientific and technical organizations. Each year the members of this Committee vote to select the most qualified inventors from those who are nominated for induction.
In its voting, the Selection Committee considers whether the invention of the nominee is covered by a United States Patent, the contribution of the invention to the nation's welfare, and the extent to which it promotes the progress of science and useful arts.
Nominations are accepted from any responsible source. Applications for nomination may be obtained by writing to: Chairman, Selection Committee, National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation Inc., Room 1D01ΓÇöCrystal Plaza 3 2021 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
