January 22, 2013
Representative Gregory Haddad has been elected to the Connecticut Invention Convention's Board of Directors. This marks the return of a current legislator to the Board of the Connecticut Invention Convention, since the legislative retirement of Demetrios Giannaros, Ph. D. from the Connecticut General Assembly's 19th district, who remains on the board.
"I am honored to be elected to the Connecticut Invention Convention's Board of Directors," Rep. Haddad said. "This school-based program is very important to my district and to the State of Connecticut, and I am happy to be able to be a part of this state-wide initiative that promotes science, technology, engineering and math to our state's young students. CIC's focus on partnering with our CTNext Innovation Centers is timely in tying its curriculum to teaching innovation in our schools."
The Connecticut Invention Convention was founded in 1983 by a group of educators to encourage K-8 students who have an interest in inventing, innovation and entrepreneurship. Every year, 10,000 students in more than 86 school districts participate in this program, leading to the final event held at Gampel Pavilion. There, hosted by the University of Connecticut's School of Engineering, 700 finalists share their inventions before a panel of judges and their peers. This year the CIC will celebrate its 30th anniversary.
"As we plan our 30th Connecticut Invention Convention, the CIC Board of Directors is delighted that we’ll be welcoming such a great addition to the board," said Sonya Richmond, Interim President of the Connecticut Invention Convention. "Representative Haddad's experience in public service and science are the perfect mix to help CIC fulfill its mission to bolster interest in STEM subjects through inventing."
At the Connecticut General Assembly, Rep. Haddad serves as Vice Chair of the Higher Education committee and Co-chair of the Appropriations committee's Transportation subcommittee. He is also a member of the Commerce committee.
Rep. Haddad represents the 54th assembly district serving Mansfield.