FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TAMPA, FL (June 9, 2026) — Hillsborough County Public Schools is celebrating two outstanding student innovators who earned national honors at the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, hosted by The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
The RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals brings together top K–12 student innovators from across the country. It is the culminating experience of Invention Convention Worldwide, a K–12 program designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking through hands-on invention education.
Ishanvi Sabniveesu, a 10th-grade student at Steinbrenner High School, and Daniel Park, a 2026 graduate of King High School, were recognized among the nation’s top young inventors after advancing through competitive regional and state-level competitions to reach the national stage.
2nd Place Nationally in the 10th Grade Category
Ishanvi Sabniveesu, Steinbrenner High School
Project: “AI Enabled Smart Cane for the Visually Impaired: CareCane”
Patent Application Winner – Presented by WilmerHale
Daniel Park, King High School
Project: “Psamacross: A Venom-Derived Anxiety Depression Medication”
“These students represent the very best of Hillsborough County Public Schools—creative thinkers who are identifying real-world challenges and developing innovative solutions,” said Superintendent Van Ayres. “Their success on a national stage reflects the strength of our STEM programs and the incredible talent of our students.”
To learn more about STEM at HCPS visit hillsboroughschools.org.