E-Lead Inclusive

This episode explores the history and engineering behind one of Earth’s greatest technological and entertainment achievements: the television. We take a look at the early development of television and examine the engineering behind CRT, LCD, and LED technologies. From the first televisions to the modern screens we use today, we explore how these technologies evolved and the innovations that made each transition possible. 

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, including safety, innovation, leadership, ethics, responsibility, and the consequences of technical decisions. 

To close out, we also share movie recommendations for students and anyone interested in seeing how engineering shows up in stories beyond the classroom.

 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 explores how design decisions, wind forces, and engineering ethics collided, and how quick action helped prevent what could have become one of the most devastating building disasters in modern history. 

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 perspectives, we dive into what it means to support students, engage in engineering education research, and grow as leaders along the way.

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 teaching assistant, and the research work he is involved in today. It is a conversation about growth, mentorship, and what it means to support others along the way.

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 identity, leadership, and place shape who we become. 

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 accomplished like building a house for his mom. We also dive into his interest in crypto, how he stays informed on regulation updates, and the way he uses that knowledge to help others understand the space. From future career plans to personal growth to everything in between, this conversation is full of honesty, heart, and inspiration.

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 truly valued member of the department, this conversation blends real talk, reflection, and growth one sushi roll at a time.

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 navigating school in a different country, they open up about their routines, the differences in education, and the personal stories that shaped their journey. Since we take classes together, this episode feels more like hanging out with friends laughing, sharing experiences, and learning about the resilience and heart behind their everyday commute.

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 to P2P, and what it really means to find balance between work, school, and everything in between. From late-night study sessions to favorite matcha orders. This conversation is all about staying grounded, growing together, and embracing every part of the college experience.