Fifth Grader Is Inventor Extraordinaire

Angela Recine, a 5th grader at the in Clinton was recognized by the Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC) by a special "Beyond Business As Usual" meeting with the governor, Dannel P. Malloy.

Her invention, a water filter made from recycled materials, was entered into this year's state Invention Convention held May 14 at the University of Connecticut.

On October 5, Angela's work, along with two other student inventors, was showcased by the CIC, honored by the governor, and will be on display at the Connecticut Science Center.

Angela is the daughter of Anna and John Recine. She and her dad worked on the project using recycled, easy to find materials such as wooden poles, plastic bottles, rocks, sand and cloth. Her mother is the World Language teacher at Pierson. Her sister, Isabella, also attends the Pierson School.

Angela's moderators are Pierson teachers Dana Skidmore and Katie Martorelli. 

The CIC is a 29-year-old, 501c3 nonprofit organization which operates primarily with volunteers throughout Connecticut. Their goal is to provide students K-8 in Connecticut with opportunities to develop and enhance critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving techniques through inventing activities. Their mission is to ensure that educational programs instill the inventive spirit in students today and for the rest of their lives. CIC has partnered for over a decade with the University of Connecticut School of Engineering and Business. The CIC showcases young inventors in many venues including a permanent exhibit at the CT Science Center.