Time lapse of construction of the New York City College of Technology (Courtesy: City Tech) | News 12 Brooklyn

Jerry Lawson, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1940, was a pioneer in the video game industry whose contributions are often overlooked. Growing up, Lawson was inspired by his parents, who encouraged his love for electronics. By the time he was a teenager, Lawson had built his own ham radio station and was already deep into the world of technology. His early interest in electronics led him to pursue education at Queens College and City College of New York, though he never completed his degree. Laws