The college thanks Mark Dean for his fantastic energy and service during his tenure as interim dean, a position he has held since August 2018. His last day as interim dean is officially July 14.
A 1979 alumnus of the college, Dean is a trailblazing computer pioneer who built a career of distinction with an impact well beyond academia. His breakthroughs and patents led to the creation of IBM’s first personal computer, color graphics, and the ISA bus that allowed multiple devices to connect to a computer.
Dean continued his record of innovation upon returning to UT in 2013, helping foster new collaborations with ORNL, working on the team that developed the “smart” robot NeoN, and helping students tackle the changing frontier in computing before joining the administration as Interim Dean in 2018.
His leadership inspired faculty and students, and even led the Knox County Mayor to declare Mark Dean Day.
Thank you, Professor Dean, for your service and inspiration to the college and university.
Mark Dean welcomes the Engineering Fundamentals class at the start of the Fall 2018 semester.
Mark Dean presents the NeoN “smart” robot.
Mark Dean and team offer a hallway demonstration of the NeoN robot explorer.
Mark Dean assists Associate Dean Bill Dunne in presenting the college’s new brick wall sign to the Board of Advisors.
Mark Dean spoke at the 2019 WomEngineers Day conference.
Mark Dean joined aerospace alumnus Josh Dobbs, former Interim Chancellor Wayne Davis, and TCE staff members Leah Buffington, Natalia Hardin, and Brian Shupe for the Senior Impact Toast.
Malachi Samuel of Houston, Texas, delivered his first-grade living history presentation as Interim Dean and Computing Pioneer Mark Dean.
Mark Dean and TCE administrative staff enjoyed a staff appreciation baseball game.
Mark Dean and the TCE administrative staff dressed as the M&M team for the college’s 2018 “Boo in the Courtyard” Halloween spirit event.
Mark Dean spoke at the college’s 2019 commencement ceremony.
Darris Upton, Knox County’s Diversity Development Manager, left, presents Mark Dean with a proclamation making April 25 “Dr. Mark Dean Day.”
Mark Dean chats with EECS Department Head Greg Peterson during the Spring 2019 Senior Celebration.
