Dean Kamen
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Summary
Dean Kamen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Long Island[2]. He was born on April 5, 1951[3]. He worked as an entrepreneur[4] and inventor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,316 views/month, #6,372 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Born in Long Island[2].
- Dean Kamen was born on April 5, 1951[3].
- Dean Kamen's father was Jack Kamen[7].
- Dean Kamen held citizenship in United States[8].
- Dean Kamen's professions included entrepreneur[4].
- Dean Kamen worked as an inventor[5].
- Dean Kamen's education included a stint at Worcester Polytechnic Institute[9].
- Dean Kamen was educated at Georgia Tech[10].
- Dean Kamen's education included a stint at South Side High School[11].
- Dean Kamen received the Hoover Medal[12].
- Dean Kamen received the Edwin F. Church Medal[13].
- Dean Kamen received the Heinz Award[14].
- Dean Kamen received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation[15].
- Dean Kamen received the Lemelson–MIT Prize[16].
- Dean Kamen received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].
- Dean Kamen was a member of USA Science and Engineering Festival[18].
- Dean Kamen was a member of National Academy of Engineering[19].
- Dean Kamen was a member of XPRIZE Foundation[20].
- Dean Kamen is recorded as male[21].
- Dean Kamen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Dean Kamen's Commons category is recorded as Dean Kamen[23].
- Dean Kamen earned the academic degree of Doctor of Engineering (honorary)[24].
- Dean Kamen earned the academic degree of Doctor of Engineering (honorary)[25].
- Dean Kamen's residence is recorded as Bedford[26].
- Dean Kamen's residence is recorded as North Dumpling Island[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Dean Kamen was born in Long Island[2]. He was born on April 5, 1951[3]. His father was Jack Kamen[7].
Education
Educated at Worcester Polytechnic Institute[9], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30]; Georgia Tech[10], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1885[33], headquartered in Atlanta[34]; and South Side High School[11], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1892[37]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Engineering (honorary)[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[4] and inventor[5].
Recognition
Awards received include Hoover Medal[12], a science award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1930[40]; Edwin F. Church Medal[13], an award[41], founded in 1972[42]; Heinz Award[14], a science award[43], founded in 1993[44]; National Medal of Technology and Innovation[15], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1980[47]; Lemelson–MIT Prize[16], a science award[48]; and National Inventors Hall of Fame[17], a hall of fame[49], in United States[50], founded in 1973[51], headquartered in North Canton[52].
Why It Matters
Dean Kamen ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,316 views/month, #6,372 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of Segway PT[55], a dicycle[56].
FAQs
Where was Dean Kamen born?
Dean Kamen's place of birth was Long Island[2].
Who were Dean Kamen's parents?
Dean Kamen's father was Jack Kamen[7].
What did Dean Kamen do for work?
Dean Kamen worked as entrepreneur[4] and inventor[5].
Where did Dean Kamen go to school?
Dean Kamen was educated at Worcester Polytechnic Institute[9], Georgia Tech[10], and South Side High School[11].
What awards did Dean Kamen receive?
Honors received include Hoover Medal[12], Edwin F. Church Medal[13], Heinz Award[14], and National Medal of Technology and Innovation[15].
What did Dean Kamen discover?
Dean Kamen is credited as discoverer of Segway PT[55].