E-Lead Inclusive

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 hear the stories of our class of 2024 Three C nominees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their E-Lead journey! Competence: Pamela Campos-Valle Dhanytz...

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, researcher, and Executive Director at LIMBS. This is a jam-packed episode encompassing leadership lessons, adversity, and what it means to serve passio...

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 of AI. It's a good one; you don't want to miss it! To Learn More About Us: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/eel/index.html Stay Connect...

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 More About Us: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/eel/index.html Stay Connected: https://www.facebook.com/eleadutep/ https://www.instagram.com/e_lead_utep/  ...

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, the work she loves doing every day, and her role as an advisory board member! If there is anything to take away from this episode it is to continue having the streng...

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 from E-Lead, and his sketchy living situation! It's a good one! To Learn More About Us: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/eel/index.html Stay Conn...

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 (all good things), and what she's excited to contribute to the department exclusively on the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! You don't want to mi...

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 pursue her master's and PhD at UT, revolutionizing the semiconductor industry. She is now on to work as a senior engineer at Intel, but not without...

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 Instruments! To Learn More About Us: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/eel/index.html Stay Connected: https://www.facebook.com/eleadutep/ https://www.instag...

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! Congrats c/o 2023! To Learn More About Us: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/eel/index.html Stay Connected:  https://www.facebook.com/eleadutep/   https://...

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 lab is up to, resources that UTEP offers for students, and more. If you're interested in research or want to learn more, you don't want...

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, advice they have for girls considering engineering, and our Leading Ladies Late Night event! Ted Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC9da6eqaqg&t=323s...

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 forward to what Spring '23 has in store for them. They both bring such an interesting perspective, and I hope you enjoy listening to them just as much a...

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 recharge and reflect on all of the good that's happened this year and this semester! To Learn More About Us:    https://www.utep.edu...

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 Canutillo Student Success Network. Listen to this episode to hear about his journey through college and starting his own nonprofit organization!

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! 

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) and Elijah Riefenberg (LEAD Vice President) about the 2022-2023 school year! They gave some great advice as seniors in E-Lead and the leaders of the stu...

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 things entrepreneurship, but he now adds "UTEP Top 10 Senior" to his repertoire. Stay tuned to hear about his time at UTEP and how that led h...

It's that dreaded time of the semester...finals. Need I say more? Check out this episode during your next study break for some life-changing/saving tips on all things finals from Angelica and Dhanytza! Stay Connected:    https://www.facebook.com/eleadutep/   https://www.instagram.com/e_lead_utep/     Music:  ♪ Sunset (Prod. by Lukrembo)   Link : https://youtu.be/gv7hcXCnjOw  

Welcome back y’all! In this episode, I talked to E-Lead senior Najee Martinez and Freshman Jyan Delgadillo as they shared their experiences in E-Lead! So sit back, relax, and listen as they share some advice, reflect on their favorite projects, and anticipate their future goals. I hope you guys enjoy hearing from them here on the E-Lead Inclusive podcast! Stay Connected   https://www.facebook.com/...

Welcome to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! This podcast highlights all of the inner workings from the advisory committee, students, faculty,  and professors,  to 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 innovativ...

Welcome back to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In today’s episode, we are kicking off our “Meet the Advisory Committee” with the Chairman (of many boards), and UTEP Alumni, Bob Malone. We’ll get to hear his back story, his amazing career achievements, and if he has a second son! You don’t want to miss it!     To Learn More About Him :  https://www.utep.edu/engineering/eel/people/advisory-committee....

Hey, ya’ll! Welcome back to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In today’s episode, we are continuing our “Meet the Advisory Committee” with Lawrence Pope. Listen here to hear his accent and then learn where it comes from, along with other fun facts about his childhood, college days, and career!     To Learn More About Him :  https://www.utep.edu/engineering/eel/people/advisory-committee.html     Stay C...

Howdy! Welcome back to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In today’s episode, we are continuing our “Meet the Advisory Committee” with Eric Minelga-- more formally known as “the guy with the dog”. We’ll get to hear about his work as a Senior Engineering Manager at Boeing, his time as Dr. Gonzalez’s student, and why he’s never seen without a dog!  To Learn More About Him :  https://www.utep.edu/engineer...

Salutations! Welcome back to the E-Lead Inclusive Podcast! In today’s episode, we are continuing our “Meet the Advisory Committee” with Ardo Fuentes. Mr. Fuentes is an Alumni of UTEP’s College of Engineering but listen here to know what he does now (think: Wall Street)!     To Learn More About Him :  https://www.utep.edu/engineering/eel/people/advisory-committee.html     Stay Connected   https://w...