Dean Kamen

Founder at F. I. R. S. T.

Dean Kamen

Dean Kamen

Founder at F. I. R. S. T.

Overview

Career Highlights

Segway, Inc.
Deka Research & Development Corp.
F. I. R. S. T.

RelSci Relationships

1142

Primary Location

Bedford, NH, United States

Number of Boards

10

Birthday

04/05/1951

Age

69

Number of Awards

17

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Robert M. Tuttle

Secretary at Deka Research & Development Corp.

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Paul E. Jacobs

Founder at XCOM Labs, Inc.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

John E. Abele

Founder at Argosy Foundation

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Ursula Burns

Founder at Change the Equation, Inc.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Lawrence H. Cohen

President, Secretary & Director at F. I. R. S. T.

Relationship likelihood: Strong

Vincent Wilczynski

Treasurer & Director at F. I. R. S. T.

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Kelly Ortberg

Chief Executive Officer at ARINC, Inc.

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Peter Diamandis

Co-Founder & Vice Chairman at Celularity, Inc.

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Laurie Leshin

President at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Anu Jain

Founder at XPRIZE Foundation

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In The News

PR Newswire

February 24, 2021

Truvian Sciences Raises More Than $105 Million in Oversubscribed Series C Financing; Funding Will Accelerate FDA Submission and Commercialization of Automated Benchtop Blood Testing System

PR Newswire

February 10, 2021

United Therapeutics Announces Commercial Launch Of The Remunity® Pump For Remodulin®

Business Wire

January 12, 2021

Zynga Partners With will.i.am and the i.am Angel Foundation to Raise $5 Million to Fund Opportunity and STEAM Education for Students; The "American Dream" campaign highlights education as a social justice issue and aids in funding the Foundation's college

Business Wire

January 12, 2021

will.i.am Launches $5 Million "American Dream Fund" for i.am Angel Foundation to Expand Access to STEAM-Focused Education; New Song "American Dream" Kicks Off GoFundMe Campaign; Highlights Access to Quality Education as a Social Justice Issue; "American D

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January 11, 2021

FIRST Unveils New Remote Challenges for FIRST Robotics Competition Teams as Part of FIRST GAME CHANGERS Powered by Star Wars - Force for Change Season

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Dean Kamen

Founder at F. I. R. S. T.

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1865 to create and convey the latest science and engineering knowledge in ways that are most beneficial to society. WPI's 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Memberships

Member

1997 - Current

National Academy of Engineering

Founded in 1964, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) is a private, independent, nonprofit institution that provides engineering leadership in service to the nation. The mission of the National Academy of Engineering is to advance the well-being of the nation by promoting a vibrant engineering profession and by marshalling the expertise and insights of eminent engineers to provide independent advice to the federal government on matters involving engineering and technology.

Career History

Founder

1999 - Current

Segway, Inc.

Segway, Inc. develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets self-balancing and zero-emissions light electric transportation devices. It also provides zero-emissions personal transporters for indoor, sidewalk, cross-terrain, and patrol use, and PT accessories, such as cargo, lighting, parking, infokey, mats, travel, batteries, and apparel and collectibles. The company was founded by Dean L. Kamen in 1999 and is headquartered in Bedford, NH.

Founder

1982 - Current

Deka Research & Development Corp.

DEKA Research & Development Corp. manufactures medical devices. Its products include home choice PD machine, iBOT, DEKA arm, Stirling, Segway and water purification. The firm focuses on the development of radical new technologies that span a diverse set of applications. The company was founded by Dean L. Kamen in 1982 and is headquartered in Manchester, NH.

Founder

Current

F. I. R. S. T.

US Foundation for Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Tech designs educational programs in science and technology. The firm designs accessible and innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education; and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. The company was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 and is headquartered in Manchester, NH.

Boards & Committees

Trustee

Current

Center for Excellence in Education

THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS, THE CENTER SEEKS HIGH ACHIEVING HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR MATHEMATICAL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS.

Trustee

Prior - 2014

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an independent, non-profit, scientific research institute located in La Jolla, California. It was founded in 1960 by Jonas Salk, the developer of the polio vaccine; among the founding consultants were Jacob Bronowski and Francis Crick. Building did not start until spring of 1962. The institute consistently ranks among the top institutions in the US in terms of research output and quality in the life sciences

Non-Profit Donations & Grants

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$25K - $100K

2018

F. I. R. S. T.

US Foundation for Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Tech designs educational programs in science and technology. The firm designs accessible and innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education; and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. The company was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 and is headquartered in Manchester, NH.

$5,000 - $10K

2017

Boston University

Boston University (most commonly referred to as BU) is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian, but is historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university has more than 4,000 faculty members and 29,000 students,and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees, and medical and dental degrees through 18 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. The main campus is situated along the Charles River in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods, while the Boston University Medical Campus is in Boston's South End neighborhood. BU also operates 75 study abroad programs in over 33 cities in over 20 countries and has internship opportunities in 10 different countries (including the United States and abroad).

$5,000 - $10K

2013

Boston University

Boston University (most commonly referred to as BU) is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian, but is historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university has more than 4,000 faculty members and 29,000 students,and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees, and medical and dental degrees through 18 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. The main campus is situated along the Charles River in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods, while the Boston University Medical Campus is in Boston's South End neighborhood. BU also operates 75 study abroad programs in over 33 cities in over 20 countries and has internship opportunities in 10 different countries (including the United States and abroad).

Political Donations

$2,500

2011

Charles F. Bass

Senior Director-Government Law & Policy Practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP

$5,000

2011

Linda Lingle

Former Governor of Hawaii

$2,400

2010

Kelly A. Ayotte

Former Senator from New Hampshire

Investments

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Segway, Inc.

Segway, Inc. develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets self-balancing and zero-emissions light electric transportation devices. It also provides zero-emissions personal transporters for indoor, sidewalk, cross-terrain, and patrol use, and PT accessories, such as cargo, lighting, parking, infokey, mats, travel, batteries, and apparel and collectibles. The company was founded by Dean L. Kamen in 1999 and is headquartered in Bedford, NH.

Awards & Honors

2011

Franklin Institute - Benjamin Franklin Medal, Mechanical Engineering

2009

The University of Arizona

2009

Stevens Institute of Technology - Stevens Honor Award

Events

Speaker

Laguna Niguel, CA, United States

2013 Fortune Brainstorm GREEN

Speaker

Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA

2013 Fortune Brainstorm GREEN

Speaker

Arusha, Tanzania

2007 TED Conference

TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) is a global set of conferences owned by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, formed to disseminate "ideas worth spreading." TED was founded in 1984 as a one-off event.[1] The annual conference began in 1990, in Monterey, California.[4] TED's early emphasis was technology and design, consistent with its origins in the Silicon Valley.

Other Affiliations

Dean Kamen is affiliated with Segway, Inc., Deka Research & Development Corp., F. I. R. S. T., AutoSyringe Inc., Obvious Management Services LLC, Cytyc Corporation, Center for Excellence in Education, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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