Dr. Mark Dean: A Pioneer in Computer Engineering

The video introduces Dr. Mark Dean, an African-American inventor who holds three of IBM's original nine PC patents. Born in 1957, Dean excelled in math and built his own computer in high school. He earned degrees in electrical engineering and joined IBM in 1980, contributing significantly to the invention of the personal computer. Dean became the first African-American IBM Fellow in 1995 and holds over 20 patents. He led the team that developed the 1 GHz chip and contributed to the architecture enabling multiple device connections to PCs. Dean was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Engineers. He has taught at Harvard and is currently a distinguished professor at the University of Tennessee.

What significant role did Dr. Mark Dean play in the development of IBM's technology?

• He was the head of marketing at IBM.

• He designed the first IBM laptop.

• He led the team that developed the ISA bus and a 1 GHz processor chip.

• He was the CEO of IBM.

Where did Dr. Mark Dean complete his Ph.D. in electrical engineering?

• Florida Atlantic University

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• University of Tennessee

In what year did Dr. Mark Dean become an IBM Fellow?

• 2004

• 2001

• 1995

• 1980

How many of IBM's original nine PC patents does Dr. Mark Dean hold?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

What is one of Dr. Mark Dean's contributions to computer architecture?

• Creating the interior architecture for connecting multiple devices to PCs

• Developing the first smartphone

• Designing the first gaming console

• Inventing the internet

Which prestigious hall of fame was Dr. Mark Dean inducted into?

• Sports Hall of Fame

• Hollywood Walk of Fame

• National Inventors Hall of Fame

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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In which year was Dr. Mark Dean recognized as one of the 50 most important blacks in research science?

• 2010

• 1995

• 2001

• 2004

At which university is Dr. Mark Dean currently a distinguished professor?

• Stanford University

• University of Tennessee

• Florida Atlantic University

• Harvard University

What subject did Dr. Mark Dean teach at Harvard University?

• Mathematics

• Computer Science

• Chemistry

• Physics