Included in that group are two University of Tennessee alumni from what is now the Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lynne Parker (’83) and Mark Dean (’79). In addition to their shared ties to the department, both later served as interim deans of the Tickle College of Engineering, giving UT a strong connection to the new task force.

Mark Dean just wrapped up a year as interim dean for the Tickle College of Engineering leaving a legacy that has helped shape the college for years to come.

First grader Malachi Samuel of Houston, Texas, chose to honor Interim Dean Mark Dean as part of his school’s Living History Show.

Lynne Parker will be stepping down as Interim Dean and taking on a new role with the White House while Mark Dean will be stepping in in her place.

Garrett Rose, James Plank, Mark Dean, and Parker Mitchell of the TENNLab were featured in a new HDIAC video about neuromorphic computing.