MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, has announced the appointment of Jon Dudas as President of FIRST. The appointment was announced today by FIRST Chairman of the Board of Directors Walt Havenstein and FIRST Founder Dean Kamen and is effective July 5.