In this edition of El Paso Prime Time, Richard Dayoub, from Thunderbird Management, is joined in the studio by Dr. Kenith Meissner, Dean of the College of Engineering at UTEP to talk about his experience as Dean and working with students, new degree programs and opportunities available to engineering students, and recognitions the program has been awarded.
Dr. Ken Meissner began his role as Dean of The University of Texas at El Paso College of Engineering on Aug. 3, 2022. Meissner arrived at UTEP with a robust history of service in both the private sector and academia, having most recently served as founding Pro Vice- Chancellor/Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Swansea University in Wales. In addition to his academic career, Meissner has worked with several companies to develop a noninvasive glucose measurement system for people with diabetes. In the process, he garnered significant experience in the transfer of technology between academia and the private sector.
Additional Information/Links:
- For more information about Dean Kenith Meissner visit: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/about-us/deans%20bio.html
- For more information about the College of Engineering visit: https://www.utep.edu/engineering/
Originally aired on November 4, 2023
