Taskin Kocak, the new dean of the College of Engineering, embraces an education philosophy that includes practical work experience and equipping future engineers with soft skills such as leadership, communications and team building.

“I believe in working and education at the same time because it gives you practicality and experience, even before you finish your degree,” said Kocak who worked at Mitsubishi Electric Semiconductor in  Raleigh-Durham, N.C. while pursuing his degrees.