Mouser Releases Dean Kamen Interview on FIRST STEM Impact

Mouser Electronics has released a new episode in its Mouser Talks Tech video series featuring an exclusive interview with Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST, where he highlights the significant impact of FIRST Robotics in inspiring students and fostering careers in STEM fields. Kamen emphasized the importance of engaging students early to develop skills that open millions of future career opportunities, illustrating how quickly young minds can solve complex problems through robotics competitions. Since 2014, Mouser has been a dedicated supporter of FIRST, which focuses on nurturing innovation, engineering skills, and character development among youth globally. The interview was conducted during the 2025 FIRST Championship in Houston, which hosted over 18,600 participants from 58 countries competing in engineering challenges. Kevin Hess, Mouser’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, reiterated the company's commitment to education, underscoring how FIRST provides students with their initial exposure to innovation and valuable life skills. Upcoming episodes of the Mouser Talks Tech series will continue to explore emerging technologies and feature experts from the electronics industry.