Self-Taught Teen Prodigy From Sierra Leone Wows MIT Engineers [VIDEO]

[theworldismine13]

http://mashable.com/2012/11/19/teen-prodigy-wows-engineers/

The latest installment of the THNKR’s Prodigies YouTube series highlights Sierra Leone teen Kelvin Doe, who is visiting the U.S. as a guest of MIT.

The 15-year-old is a self-taught engineer, who has never taken an engineering or electronics class. Combining scrap metal, baking soda and acid, he created a battery to power his family’s home. He also broadcasts news and music as DJ Focus on the radio, using an RF transmitter he created.

Kelvin is the youngest invitee ever to MIT’s Visiting Practitioner’s Program for international development– and watching THNKR’s look into his trip you’ll understand why. The teen scours trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators and transmitters.

MIT doctoral student and fellow Sierra Leone-native David Senegh recognized Kelvin’s talents when the two met through Senegh’s non-profit Innovate Salone, which supports high school students looking to solve the country’s toughest challenges. You can support Kelvin and Innovate Salone by donating to its Crowdrise campaign.

 

[Higher Tech]

This belongs in the Black Excellence Thread.

5 stars + rep

 

[kevm3]

Nice thread. I just hope these talents aren't poached by western corporations or universities, thus depriving their community of their contributions.

 

[Boogaloo Shrimp]

Dope. Hope he gets offers and uses his knowledge for his fam and country

 

[kevin arnold]

 

[Brown_Pride]

kids like this put me (and you) and more importantly McGuiver to shame.

The Coli should sponsor this kid. Fuk you professional putyour money where your mouth is.
Calvin

 

[I_Got_Da_Burna]

There are a ton of wasted talents like these in slums throughout the world. It's sad that most of them don't make it and their talents are wasted.

 

[Mr. Somebody]

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[Kilgore Trout]

 

[GetInTheTruck]

 

[Dusty Bake Activate]

I don't know if I believe this. I can't see the shape of the back of his head in that video.

 

[iamduval]

Very trill

 

[TRUEST]

http://mashable.com/2012/11/19/teen-prodigy-wows-engineers/

God bless that kid. hopes he gets everything he needs to make his community and country a better place. living with no electricity...in a hot ass country, is no joke.

 

[Ugo Ogugwa]

No achievement here o. He just got lucky o. De same luck could have been granted to a cockroach or moth neegas.

 

[TRUEST]

No achievement here o. He just got lucky o. De same luck could have been granted to a cockroach or moth neegas.

jealous ass n1ggas. folks just cant stand to see another person prosper.