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Erin

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Erin

Innovation typeHealth Care
GradeGrade 6
StateCT
Interview videos15

At only age 12, Erin invented the "Cling Sling." What's a cling sling? If you've ever had a broken arm, you might be interested in this innovation. Erin is featured in "The Inventor Mentors" video series and you catch watch her below as she shares why she invents in one video and what qualities make a good invention team member in another. We also invite you to return soon to see lots more clips from Erin's interview about the "Cling Sling." The Young Innovators Project team is working on them now.

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At only age 12, Erin invented the "Cling Sling." What's a cling sling? If you've ever had a broken arm, you might be interested in this innovation. Erin is featured in "The Inventor Mentors" video series and you catch watch her below as she shares why she invents in one video and what qualities make a good invention team member in another. We also invite you to return soon to see lots more clips from Erin's interview about the "Cling Sling." The Young Innovators Project team is working on them now.

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