Dean Kamen
by Oleg Baranov
Digital Imagery
Dean Kamen is my hero because he changed the way I think about science and technology. In grade 7 I liked math and science, but I never though of it being a career choice. There came a day when I had to choose whether or not I should join the FIRST Lego League Team. Joining that team was the pivoting point when my life changed. If I hadn't joined FIRST I don't know where I would be right now. FIRST Lego League just sparked my interest in robotics. When I became part of the FTC and FRC teams my life changed upside down. I found something that I was truly passionate about. I felt a certain sense of freedom. I could create anything I wanted and I had the tools to create those inventions. Robotics is something that drives me forward every single day. I don't even look forward to my birthday the way I look forward to the beginning of a new build season. And the skills I learn extend far beyond the boundaries of the tech lab. This is something that I can use for the rest of my life. This year I have decided to pursue engineering as a future career. As I said before, I don't know where I would be right now if I hadn't been part of FIRST. That's why Dean Kamen is my hero.
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