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Discover how National Inventors Hall of Fame\u00ae Inductee James West<\/a>, professor of electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, revolutionized the sound industry with his co-invention of the electret microphone. From his groundbreaking work at Bell Labs to his advocacy for diversity in STEM, West\u2019s inspirational story is a testament to innovation and perseverance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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