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It is a pleasure to submit my application for the position of Vice Provost and Dean (VP&D) of the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at the Missouri University of Science & Technology. This is an exciting and challenging position with opportunities to support and advance education and research programs in engineering and computing, promote innovation, make the college a catalyst for economic development and broaden participation in engineering. I am enthusiastically motivated to pursue this opportunity because, I believe, my broad academic and administrative experience; which includes leadership positions in academia, government, and professional organizations; has provided me with the necessary background, experience and drive to effectively serve this top university and enhance and promote CEC.

My academic career started in 1988 when I joined Arizona State University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, where I became Associate Professor in 1993 and Professor in 1998. From August 2002 to July 2007, I was with The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as Professor and Head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In August 2007, I joined the University of Arkansas as …show more content…

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