E-Lead Inclusive
Welcome to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! This podcast highlights all of the inner workings from the advisory committee, students, faculty, and professors, to the ideas that make UTEP’s Engineering Innovation and Leadership major the strong force that it is! Stay tuned to learn more about us and be included in some of the conversations that range from dissecting student life to spit-balling innovative solutions for tomorrow’s problems.
Episodes
50 episodes
Cracking the FE Exam: Steven Terrazas on Engineering Success Beyond the Classroom
In this episode, we sit down with UTEP alumn Steven Terrazas, an E-Lead major with a Civil Concentration with a passion for innovation and leadership. Steven takes us through his journey from internships at Boeing to research at the University ...
Leading with Purpose: Dr. Kyle Gipson
In this episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast, hosts Vanessa and Stephanie sit down with Dr. Kyle Gipson, professor of engineering at James Madison University . With a background that spans physics, textile technology, and lea...
Classmates and Conversations W/ Natanael Vera and Jesus Olivas
In this episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast, hosts Vanessa and Stephanie sit down with Natanael Vera and Jesus Olivas to chat about their journey through engineering classes, the shift from Measurement t...
Leadership Rolls: Sushi, Stories, and Dante Villalobos
In this episode, we sat down with Dante Villalobos over sushi to talk about his journey through E-Lead. From his roles as a TA and RA to his internships and plans after graduation, Dante shares the experiences that shaped his leadership path. A...
More Than a Commute: Vanesa & Samahara’s Story
In this episode, we sit down with our friends and classmates Vanesa Carillo and Samahara Quintana to talk about what it’s really like being international students. From the daily border crossing to the challenges they face navigat...
Rebuilding Futures W/ Sean Estrada
In this episode, we sit down with Sean Estrada to talk about his incredible journey back to finish his degree. Sean opens up about the different jobs he’s worked, the lessons he’s picked up along the way, and huge personal goals hes acco...
Last Meal with Dr. Lucas Galey: From Germany to Texas
What would you eat if it were your last day on earth? Dr. Lucas Galey answers that question while reflecting on his German upbringing and his transition to life as a Texan professor. Through food, culture, and personal stories, he shares how id...
New Host, New Chapter: Reed Sanchez
The E-Lead Inclusive Podcast is welcoming a new voice. In this episode, Reed Sanchez joins us to share his journey into engineering and leadership. Reed talks about how he got started in engineering, his experiences supporting students as a tea...
Three Perspectives, One Goal: Growing as Engineering Leaders | CREaTE
In this episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast, we sit down with Joseph Guerra, Christopher Camacho, and Isabel Garcia to explore their experiences as teaching and research assistants within UTEP’s CREaTE program.Through their perspecti...
The CitiCorp Tower Crisis | MiniCast Edition
In this MiniCast Edition, we uncover the true story of the CitiCorp Center in New York. This skyscraper that was secretly at risk of catastrophic failure after engineers discovered a major structural flaw. This episode explore...
The Engineer’s Cut: Deepwater Horizon, Steve Jobs, and Oppenheimer
In our final episode of the season, we explore three powerful films: Deepwater Horizon, Steve Jobs, and Oppenheimer, through an engineering lens. We discuss the real-world engineering themes behind each movie, includi...
Tragic Layers: Lessons From 1981
In today’s episode, Vanessa and Stephanie delve into the tragic Hyatt Regency Hotel collapse in Kansas City in 1981. They explore how such a critical engineering mistake could occur and discuss the importance of ethical professionalism. They al...
Dr. Ramirez on Innovation in Education
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ramirez, the newest member of the Engineering Education and Leadership department. Join us as we explore her academic journey from undergraduate studies to her master's and PhD, and hear about her inspiring...
Curiosity Unleashed: How to Ask Questions That Matter
In this episode, Stephanie and Vanessa explore the importance of curiosity in shaping how we think and learn. They discuss how curiosity drives progress, with examples from history like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein. The episode also sh...
Behind the Scenes: Paola in Action
In this episode, Paola Casas, the program coordinator for the Department of Engineering, Education, and Leadership, shares her journey from studying music in Juarez, Mexico, with dreams of becoming an opera singer, to pursuing a career in publi...
Trapped and Triumphant: The 33 Miners of Copiapó
In this episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast, We dive into a story of unparalleled resilience, collaboration, and engineering innovation: the 2010 Copiapó mining accident in Chile. After a cave-in trapped 33 miners nearly half a mile undergr...
Life After Graduation: Alumni Insights and Engineering Success
In this episode, we sit down with alumni Maximo Gamez, Jesse Espinoza, and Alejandra Garay to explore life after graduation. The guests share their experiences navigating the transition from college to their professional careers, offering valua...
AI in Our World: Progress, Pitfalls, and a Special AI-Generated Podcast
In this episode, Vanessa and I explore the positives and negatives of AI, discussing its impact on education, industries, and human culture as technology continues to evolve. Plus, we get a special glimpse into the future with Dr. Gonzalez’s ve...
Kicking Goals On and Off the Field: The Journey of Ashley Padilla
In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Padilla, a senior student-athlete balancing the intense demands of being a collegiate soccer player and an Engineering Leadership major with a concentration in Biomedical engineering. As she navigates he...
Engineering Education & the Future: A Conversation with Dr. Kendall
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kendall to dive into her journey in research and engineering education. She shares insights into her experiences, the challenges and opportunities in the field, and her hopes for the future of engineering e...
Music, Missteps, and Making It in Engineering – A Conversation with Dr. Houghtalen
Dr. Houghtalen joins us to break down the disconnect between academia and industry in engineering, sharing her on going research on what makes (or breaks) a successful transition. We also talk about collaboration in the field, personal passions...
Sitting Down with Jyan & Emmanuel: Engineering and Growth
In this episode we sit down with two standout seniors from the E-LEAD program, Jyan Delgadillo and Emmanuel Rodriguez. Jyan, with a focus on Innovation and Nutrition, and Emmanuel, concentrating on Mechanical Engineering and emphasis on&n...
Balancing the Books: Can We Fix the U.S. Debt? W/ Jyan Delgadillo, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Anthony Silvas and Andrew Vergara
In this episode, we explore the U.S. national debt and budget deficit, building on discussions from Dr. G’s finance class. Each of us takes a different stance on how to address the growing debt, from reducing government spending and reforming e...
Your Turn to Intern Pt.2 w/ David Lepe and Alexis Hernandez
It's Season three! We're back with a fun episode with E-Lead seniors David Lepe and Alexis Hernandez as they talk about their candid experiences finding, interviewing for, and completing their internships this summer at Dell and Texas Instrumen...
Catching up w/ Crystal aka Dr.Barrera!
What's crackin! Welcome back to another episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In this episode, I caught up with E-Lead Alumni, Dr. Crystal Barrera. She graduated in 2019 and was a recipient of the E-Lead Competence award before going on to p...