Thomas Edison Muckers

07/08/2024

Picture a museum visit that transcends the ordinary—a journey where history and future dreams converge in a thrilling ride. As representatives of the Thomas Edison Foundation, we were thrilled to experience the “Fly Me to the Moon” exhibit at the New Jersey Hall of Fame Education and Learning Center within the American Dream complex. At the exhibit’s entrance stands a remarkable sight: Edison's original Model T Ford that was given to him by Ford himself....

05/23/2024

The 14th annual Thomas Edison Pitch Contest finals, brought to you by Edison Innovation Foundation, showcased the brilliance and creativity of young minds, including students from 8 different states and even from Malaysia. These students were selected from approximately 889 students from 114 schools across the country....

04/02/2024

New Jersey is bustling with energy as filmmakers rediscover the magic of that state that the industry was created in. In other words, “Hollywood” is coming home. You may have read in the news that Netflix is preparing to build their next "mega studio" in the same state from where Thomas Edison built the world's first movie studio, the Black Maria....

01/23/2024

Have you ever heard of "christening" a ship? When a ship sets sail on its maiden voyage, there is a ceremony held where a bottle is broken over the ship's bow for good luck and safe travels. The practice dates back to the days of the ancient Romans, the Vikings, the explorers who voyaged to this country, the US Navy and is even an important tradition in the Thomas Edison family....

07/10/2023

It's just an old red brick building, but probably one of the most important structures in American business history. Known as Building 5, and named by Thomas Edison himself, this is the fabled "invention factory" - the place the process of transforming raw ideas into marketable products was codified. The very heartbeat of innovation was born and perfected here. Teams of men under Edison's direction, skilled in both the professional sciences and industrial arts, came together to solve important and marketable problems aimed at improving humanity and removing the drudgery of life....

It’s just an old red brick building, but probably one of the most important structures in American business history. Known as Building 5, and named by Thomas Edison himself, this is the fable…

06/07/2023

— On May 17, 2023, the Edison Innovation Foundation held its 13th annual pitch contest final competition. Twelve teams competed, 4 each in the elementary, middle school and high school divisions—via a mixture of live and Zoom presentations. This event was once again hosted at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, NJ. A distinguished panel of judges from the science/technical, business and governmental communities evaluated and selected the order of top award recipients....

[West Orange, New Jersey, June 1] — On May 17, 2023, the Edison Innovation Foundation held its 13th annual pitch contest final competition. Twelve teams competed, 4 each in the elementary, middle s…

03/27/2023

History does appreciate the way that inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs change the world, making things better for us all. It's a kind of visceral feeling, often anecdotal. One of those great paradigm changers was Thomas Edison, who brought light to a lot more than just the electrical industry. Even though Edison died decades ago, his life's work is still a significant portion of the world's economy - About $12 trillion of the current world economy of $90 trillion....

History does appreciate the way that inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs change the world, making things better for us all. It’s a kind of visceral feeling, often anecdotal. One of those …

03/06/2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that can simulate human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Think of it as algorithms with certain sets of rules. AI systems have the ability to learn from the iteration of tasks where the computer data (aka machine learning algorithms) are fed to the system. Thomas Edison was a big fan of innovations that saved time and made life easier or more convenient for the public - That's exactly what AI does....

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that can simulate human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Think of it as algorithms with …

02/22/2023

In honor of Black History Month, we'd like to shine some light on an invaluable partner of Thomas Edison...Lewis Howard Latimer (1848-1928). Today, Latimer is considered one of the top ten black inventors, up there in stature with the great George Washington Carver. He was a man who never stopped learning and improving himself. Latimer was a chief draftsman, patent expert, and inventor....

In honor of Black History Month, we’d like to shine some light on an invaluable partner of Thomas Edison…Lewis Howard Latimer (1848-1928). Today, Latimer is con…

01/30/2023

Thomas Edison was one of many innovators whose work and patents influenced the electric railways of today. In fact, the mainline railroad tracks that today run past Edison's historic sit in Menlo Park, NJ site are powered by electric catenary wires. Edison's connection with railroads stretches all the way back to his childhood, when he sold newspapers on the Grand Trunk lines in his native Michigan....

Thomas Edison was one of many innovators whose work and patents influenced the electric railways of today. In fact, the mainline railroad tracks that today run past Edison’s historic sit in M…

01/02/2023

Yes, Thomas Edison had a tattoo. It was an image known as a quincunx-four dots arranged in a square, with a single dot in the middle - the way the number five is portrayed on a dice cube. It was inscribed on his right forearm. The only catch is no one knows how the tattoo got there. There is no mention of it in the vast Edison archives....

Yes, Thomas Edison had a tattoo. It was an image known as a quincunx-four dots arranged in a square, with a single dot in the middle – the way the number five is portrayed on a dice cube. It …

12/19/2022

While Thomas Edison's favorite holiday was 4th of July, his wife's favorite holiday was definitely Christmas. From decorations to parties to private family time, Mina Edison would pull out all the stops to make the holiday really feel special. Keep reading to see how she did just that: 1) An Elaborate, Multi-Course Christmas Dinner Thomas Edison's Christmas Dinner Menu from 1891 …...

While Thomas Edison’s favorite holiday was 4th of July, his wife’s favorite holiday was definitely Christmas. From decorations to parties to private family time, Mina Edison would pull …