Oct. 22, 2010
Dean Kamen
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He's invented everything from an insulin pump to the Segway Transporter. He started the FIRST Robotics competitions for students. And now, he has his own television show, 'Dean of Invention.' We'll talk with Dean Kamen, inventor and educator, about bringing science, engineering, and the thrill of discovery to the public. |
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Dean Kamen
Founder and President, DEKA Research and Development
Founder, FIRST Robotics Competition
Host, "DEAN OF INVENTION" TV series, Planet Green
Manchester, New Hampshire
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