First and Last Name Dean Klein -------------------------------------------- How many years have you been a mentor for FIRST? 1 -------------------------------------------- Tell us a little about your back ground (education, current job, ect...) I am currently the Vice President of Memory System Development at Micron Technology, Inc. I have a bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota. I have about 200 patents in the areas of computer architecture and electrical engineering. -------------------------------------------- Why did you get involved as a FIRST mentor at MVHS? I have always been impressed by the FIRST program. This year I had the opportunity to become involved and to have my son involved as well. I know some of the other MVHS mentors and welcomed the chance to work with them. -------------------------------------------- Tell us about some of your hobbies. I dabble in flying radio-controlled airplanes and helicopters. I also enjoy sailing. I have integrated a love of photography with both hobbies. -------------------------------------------- Share a story about your involvement as a mentor that you would like to share with others. One of the exciting aspects of being a mentor has been to see the students finding ways to fit into the team. It has been a pleasure to watch mentors getting students involved in every aspect of the development process. --------------------------------------------