The CitiCorp Tower Crisis | MiniCast Edition

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, 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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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 identity, leadership, and place shape who we become.