COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- It was a big day at the Ohio Statehouse, and not just because of a new Senate appointment. Students from across Ohio had a chance to showcase their award-winning inventions at the Statehouse Friday for the annual Invention Convention. Students, including 14 from the Columbus area, presented creative inventions in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. The program was organized by the Ohio Invention League, an organization that works to support student problem solving skills. The Ohio Invention League teaches through hands-on, project-based learning, designed to reflect real-world situations. The inventor event was designed to help students gain confidence and 21st-century skills. It also works to help increase workforce readiness, even from a young age. Friday's showcase built on prior invention programs, where students participated in STEAM-based activities at school. Ohio-based White Castle names first non-family member as president Fourth grader and inventor Dylan Mudalige created a smart training wheel called the Balance Buddy, which he displayed at the Statehouse. "When you're tilting to fall down, a sensor called a gyroscope senses it, and when you're falling, it senses it, sends a signal to a motor, which makes it go back down," Mudlalige said. The event aligned with National Kid Inventor Day which takes place each Jan. 17, coinciding with Benjamin Franklin's birthday. Franklin was known for his adult inventions and American contributions, but his inventive journey began at just 11 years old. Many of the young inventors will go on to the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2025 in June.