With more than 150 patents under his belt, including the Segway, portable energy and water purification devices, and even a prosthetic arm for a maimed soldier, Dean Kamen is respected as one of the most innovative creators of our time.
Revolutionizing attitudes toward a better quality of life for all, his team at DEKA Research and Development has brought portable dialysis machines, a vascular stent, and the iBOT, a motorized wheelchair that climbs stairs, to fruition. Yet, this hasn’t been enough for the college dropout. A huge believer in education, he established "FIRST" (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a nonprofit uniting 191 countries to inspire teenagers to pursue careers in science.
Join us as we discuss the power of youth, turning dreams into action, and how Dean's passion to ignite the creator in all of us can elevate our planetary solutions for the greater good.