Celil Akgobek is a junior at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in neuroscience with a minor in political science. During his undergraduate career, he worked as a first-level patent advisor and helped patent technological devices and innovations while simultaneously starting his clothing business. On campus, Akgobek served as the secretary of the John Marshall Pre-Law Society, a teaching assistant in the Department of Neuroscience, and the speaker of the Dialogue Society, where he helped to build bridges between people from different communities, backgrounds, and ethnicities. Aside from his campus involvement, Akgobek volunteers as a life mentor for several high school students. After graduation, Akgobek plans to attend law school and participate in federal policymaking.