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North Idaho STEM Charter Academy student Joseph Wirick discusses his "Smelly Shoes Stopper" invention at the 2025 Invent Idaho State Finals, held April 25-26 at the University of Idaho.

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Bryan Elementary third grader advances to Invention Convention nationals
May 1, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Bryan Elementary third grader advances to Invention Convention nationals

Bryan Elementary third grader advances to Invention Convention nationals

If natural disasters keep affecting farmland, where will the world grow its food? Bryan Elementary School third grader pondered, researched and studied this question until she arrived at an answer — "Under the Sea Farm: An Underwater Farm and Living Facility." “My inspiration was mostly about the problem," Jennifer said Tuesday. "It was a time where most hurricanes and natural disasters were coming in. I had an idea to make it beneath the surface (to protect it) from natural disasters." One of many Gem State students to be recognized for their compassion, innovation and originality at the 2025 Invent Idaho Invention Convention, held Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Jennifer was also awarded the Jules Verne Best of Category and will advance to the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals in Dearborn, Mich. June 4-6.