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
32 episodes
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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16:47
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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32:16
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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15:59
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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35:58
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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13:40
Welcome! W/ Stephanie and Vanessa
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to the fourth season of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast with your new hosts, Stephanie and Vanessa! Change can be daunting, but we're excited to embrace it together. In this brief introduction, we'll touch on some...
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2:25
Passing the Torch w/ Amira and Your New Hosts: Vanessa and Stephanie!
Hello Everyone!Welcome to a bittersweet episode as we say goodbye to Amira as our host and welcome Stephanie and Vanessa as the new co-hosts of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! Listen to get to know more about Stephanie and Vanessa's backg...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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45:19
Meet the E-Lead C/O 2024 Three C Nominees!
Welcome back!As a special E-Lead tradition, upon graduation of each E-Lead cohort, we present the Three C Leadership Awards to a senior E-Lead student exemplifying competence, capacity, and character!In this episode, meet and he...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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55:19
Getting to Know Dr. Lucas "Swagger" Galey!
Howdy!In today's episode, we have Dr. Galey in the hot seat! Listen to hear about his inspiration for pursuing engineering, his time in school (at all levels), why he's referred to as "Swagger", and his work now as a professor, research...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:05:25
A Little Bit of Everything w/ Aaron Pacheco
Welcome back, everyone! In today's episode, I'm joined by E-Lead alumni and senior design mentor, Aaron Pacheco. We talk about all things ranging from his time in E-Lead, his career at Halliburton, leadership styles, mentorship, and the impacts...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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26:37
E-Lead Mythbusting w/ Dr. G!
Who you gonna call? ELEAD MYTHBUSTERS!Hey y'all! In this episode, Dr. G and I tackle common E-Lead myths we've heard and are setting the record straight on UTEP's most innovative degree! You don't want to miss it!To Learn ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:09
E-Lead Trailblazer: Celena Arreloa!
Hey you, welcome back! Today, Celena Arreola, a graduate of the very first E-Lead cohort, El Paso Electric environmental engineer, and E-Lead advisory board member joined me as we talked about navigating her unique college experience, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:23
The One and Only: Aaron Woods!
Hey y'all! Welcome back to another episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by E-Lead Alumni and c/o 2020 Character Award winner, Aaron Woods! We talk about life after graduation as he pursues his PhD at UT, lessons...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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37:49
There's a New Professor in Town: Getting to Know Dr. Houghtalen!
Howdy! Welcome back to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In today's episode, I got to learn more about E-Lead's newest faculty member, Dr. Houghtalen (we call her Dr. H)! Listen to hear about her journey, her passions, what she thinks of E-Lead (al...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:36
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:53
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:54
Senior Design Scaries w/ Haydee, Jesse, and Sebastian
Howdy! Happy graduation season! In honor of our seniors graduating this Sunday, we have Haydee, Jesse, and Sebastian to talk about their experiences in Senior Design. They touch on the good, the bad, and the ugly. You don't want to miss it!...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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54:59
Undergraduate Research w/ Ian Rybak
Hey y'all! Welcome back to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In today's episode I am joined by Ian Rybak who is an undergraduate researcher with the Joint Lab! We talked about common misconceptions people have regarding undergrad research, what his...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:19
LEADing Ladies w/ Esperanza and Lizbeth
Hey ladiiieessss (and gents)! Welcome back to another episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In this episode, get to know Esperanza and Lizbeth as they talk about their first semester experiences in E-Lead, their thoughts on perfectionism, ad...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:01
Semester Reflections and New Years Resolutions w/ Alex and Mariana
Happy New Year! Welcome back to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In today's episode, I had Alex (E-Lead 3rd year) and Mariana (E-Lead 1st year) in the hot seat as they talked about their experiences in the Fall '22 semester and looked forwar...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:19
Gratitude
Hey y'all! Grateful to have y'all back for another episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! For today's episode, we're keeping it short and sweet and talking about gratitude! As the Holiday's are upon us, take this well-deserved break to rechar...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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3:59
Student Spotlight - Tristan Hernandez
Greetings! In this episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast, I had the opportunity to talk to Tristan Hernandez. Tristan is an E-Lead student, however, his passions are not only in engineering. He started a nonprofit organization called the Canu...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:09
Your Turn to Intern w/ Andrea Bettle, Anneliese Fensch, and Steven Terrazas
Who's ready to complete an internship? Check out this episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast to hear about some of our intern's experiences over the summer and the advice they have to you guys on landing one!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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49:54
Back to School w/ LEAD ft. Lya Bejarano and Elijah Riefenberg
IT'S SEASON TWO! Welcome back to E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! While we may have a new look, rest assured, we are still having the same great conversations! In today's episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Lya Bejarano (LEAD President...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:14
E-Lead's Very Own Top 10 Senior: Maximo Gamez
Greetings! Welcome back to another episode of the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In today's episode, I got a chance to interview E-Lead Senior, Maximo Gamez. Now, most of you may know him as a TA, the former president of LEAD, or as the hub for all ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:16