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BOUND BROOK, New Jersey
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Last Login: 3/23/2009
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Dean Kamen
Founder, FIRST
Dean Kamen is the Founder of FIRST and President of DEKA Research & Development Corporation based in Manchester, NH. DEKA is a dynamic company focused on the development of revolutionary new technologies that span a diverse set of applications. As an inventor, physicist, and entrepreneur, Dean has dedicated his life to developing technologies that help people lead better lives. Some notable breakthrough medical devices include the HomeChoice® portable dialysis machine, marketed by Baxter Healthcare, and the Independence® IBOT® 4000 Mobility System, a sophisticated mobility aid, developed for Johnson & Johnson. Dean is also widely recognized as the inventor of the Segway® Human Transporter, which was designed to provide a clean alternative for short distance travel and enhance people's productivity. One of Dean's newest projects is a water purification system that is being designed to help provide clean drinking water to the estimated 1.1 billion of people in the world who lack access to clean water.
Among Dean's proudest accomplishments is founding FIRST. In 2007, its flagship program, the FIRST Robotics Competition, will reach more than 32,500 high-school students on 1,300 teams in 37 regional competitions. The FIRST Robotics Competition teams professionals and young people to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way. In 1998, the FIRST LEGO League was created for children ages 9-14. Similar to the FIRST Robotics Competition, these young participants build a robot and compete in a friendly event designed for their age group. In the 2006 season, over 92,000 children in 45 countries will participate. FIRST also offers the Junior FIRST LEGO League for 6 to 9 year-olds and the FIRST Vex Challenge, an intermediate robotics competition that offers high-school-aged students the traditional challenge of the FIRST Robotics Competition, but with a more accessible and affordable robotics kit.
Mr. Kamen received the Heinz Award in Technology, the Economy and Employment (1998), the National Medal of Technology from President Clinton (2000), the Lemelson-MIT Prize (2002), and numerous honorary degrees. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2005. |
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking, Dating, Serious Relationships, Friends | | Hometown: | Bound Brook NJ | | Body type: | Body builder | | Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn | | Smoke / Drink: | No / Yes | | Education: | High school | | Occupation: | ROBOT | | Income: | $250,000 and Higher |
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The Ethicon/Bound Brook H.S. partnership began with FIRST Robotics eleven years ago and was originally designed to be temporary. Ethicon's initial intention was to start additional teams. However, the focus became quality, not quantity and we developed a synergy that has remained incredibly strong throughout our ten year friendship. To date, Ethicon has provided over $200,000 in scholarship funds and helped BBHS with numerous enhancements both in and out of the classroom.
Team 56 was the first Johnson and Johnson team and the first team in New Jersey. We were instrumental in establishing the Mid-Atlantic Regional after staging a demonstration at the Liberty Science Center. This helped bring Johnson and Johnson support into the program. We also worked with three other teams to stage a match at Drexel University, a move that resulted in the formation of the Philadelphia Regional. Eleven years later, Team 56 continues to strive to promote science and technology.
Team 56 begins early in the school year with team-building activities, design challenges and community services to encourage communication between new members. During the six week build period, we meet at least three times a week and each meeting; students update each other as to what their sub teams achieved that day. After competitions, students continue with community services and participate in local post season competitions. Keeping active keeps the students interested and rentention high.
Team 56 has successfully expanded beyond the robotics program. Its involvement within the school includes: Project Lead the Way, Middle School Robotics, Bridge to Employment and the introduction of several engineering classes into the mainstream curriculum. Team 56 actively engages in ’giving back’ by volunteering community services such as raking for senior citizens, raising donations for the Salvation Army, computer training for community members and raising donations in times of need.
The mission of Team 56 is to incorporate the talents, experience and enthusiasm of the students of Bound Brook High School and the professionals of Ethicon to focus on solving the challenges presented by FIRST competitions. We recognize that every member of the team is important and contributes to the team’s success. We respect the talents of our competitors and we see every team as an ally in achieving the objectives of Team 56 and FIRST. Team 56 views integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and cooperation as the standards that guide our team.
The ROBBE Xtreme team tries to pass the concepts and goals of FIRST along to all the students and into other parts of the community. The team has given numerous robot demonstrations both in and out of the school district. Locally, we coordinated an Annual Robotics Day at the Somerset Patriots Baseball Stadium to promote the message of FIRST to a more diverse audience. In 2004 the team was featured on a nation-wide Discovery Channel program spotlighting the team’s achievements within FIRST.
Team 56 exemplifies the characteristics needed to excel in the FIRST organization. As veterans, we respect the value of working hard to achieve while encouraging teamwork by assisting several other local teams. We have been recognized for our sportsmanship and technological innovations and are a model of integrity and professionalism. Year after year, we continue to represent the ideals of FIRST so that our gracious professionalism and etiquette are a consistent example for others to follow.
Students develop meaningful skills, such as informed creative thinking, collaborative teamwork, managing complex tasks, marketing skills, web-page and power point design, persuasive communication and game strategy. Students learn the value of helping others and feel rewarded and satisfied from initiating and performing these actions. In addition, students gain valuable insights into the world of work and form lasting relationships with individuals who are dedicated, caring professionals.
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FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a multinational non-profit organization, that aspires to transform culture, making science, math, engineering, and technology as cool for kids as sports are today.
FIRST was founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway Human Transporter. FIRST operates the FIRST Robotics Competition in which teams of high school students, sponsored and assisted by local companies and volunteers, design, assemble, and test a robot capable of performing a specified task in competition with other teams. FIRST also runs the FIRST LEGO League, for children 9-14 years old, and FIRST Place, an innovative science and technology center, including a hands-on children's science museum.
Dean Kamen QuoteFIRST was founded on partnerships with businesses, educational institutions and government. Many Fortune 500 companies provide funding, in-kind donations and volunteers to support the program.
The key to FIRST's success is the work of over 25,000 volunteer mentors, professional engineers, teachers, and other adults working with students across the country. In addition to the thousands of volunteer team mentors, FIRST competitions and other events were organized and staffed by over 14,000 event and committee volunteers. Through these volunteers, FIRST programs engaged over 70,000 young people during the last year. FIRST programs are growing rapidly in the United States and Canada, and demand is accelerating in other countries.
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