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Paul Winchell: An Amazing Inventor

Paul Winchell: An Amazing Inventor

What if we told you that there once was this amazing man who had many talents: comedian, ventriloquist, voice actor, inventor, and humanitarian – would you believe us? OK, you’d say – that could happen. But what if we said that he was also the host of a prime-time television show, the host of a …

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Best of Consumer’s Electronic Show 2013

Best of Consumer’s Electronic Show 2013

Every year the Consumer’s Electronic Show (CES), the massive trade show produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), is held in Las Vegas to highlight the latest and greatest in consumer electronics. Since the CEA is the pre-eminent trade association promoting growth in the $195 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry, you would expect a monster …

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The All-New Car Technology of 2013(!)

The All-New Car Technology of 2013(!)

Ever since they were invented over a hundred years ago, cars have been on the cutting edge of technology.  It seems that every time you see a car commercial on TV, they’re announcing the addition of a new gadget or a new feature.  And in today’s ever changing smart-technology world, the increase in innovations in …

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Suffolk University Now Offers Mr. Davison’s Inventing Curriculum

Suffolk University Now Offers Mr. Davison’s Inventing Curriculum

If you ask future Suffolk University students what classes they are taking, don’t be surprised when you hear “Inventing 101.”  While there are no specific inventing courses offered yet at the Boston university, we are excited to share that Mr. Davison’s “Idea Teacher” curriculum is included in three different courses this semester! Dr. Sushil Bhatia, …

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That’s So Crazy, It Just Might Work

That’s So Crazy, It Just Might Work

It’s always fun to reflect on all of the wonderful inventions that came out recently to advance our quality of life. Things like a re-circulating shower that feeds back filtered water as you shower to conserve water, a modular cast that accelerates bone healing and can be removed piece by piece, and even holographic mapping.  …

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Temple Grandin: Inventor, Author, Scientist, Activist

Temple Grandin: Inventor, Author, Scientist, Activist

Imagine living in a world of loneliness and isolation; where normal communication, emotions, and social interaction are extremely challenging or even impossible. Welcome to the world of autism. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. …

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