Dean Kamen profiled in the Economist magazine

[JaneYoung]

...there is a big difference between coming up with an idea and making it happen.

Taken from a part of the last statement in the first link offered for our reading pleasure.

I've been thinking about this a lot over the past couple of years and especially this past year. The many students that have had the opportunity to become involved in FIRST, have opportunities and doors open to them. Many are now mentors of robotics teams and have fulfilling careers, inspired by FIRST. I love to hear really good stories about the impact that the program and the mentors have made on these young people as they move through their career choices and establish themselves in our world. I love it when the young student takes it seriously and understands that possibilities are waiting for discovery and innovation, and that challenges are waiting to be met, faced, and dealt with. Perhaps, of the many students that have become aware of and inspired by FIRST over the years, there will be continue to be a few that really 'get' it and shape their lives into a mission, working towards goals that help our world, improve our lives (all of our lives), and create some amazing technological innovations that bring change in positive ways that we can only dream of or perhaps haven't even thought of yet. My question that I keep rolling around in my thoughts now, is - how many are the 'few'?

Jane