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Dr. James Becvar

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On this week’s episode of We Are UT El Paso, Dr. Keith Pannell sits down with James Becvar, a professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science and Engineering. They discuss his life and how his passions led him to UT El Paso.

James Becvar is a professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science and Engineering. Professor Becvar's research focuses on many things but in this episode we focus on his work in Peer-led Team Learning.

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This interview originally aired on February 22, 2026.

London, England’s Dr. Keith Pannell created Science Studio in 1987 and has hosted the show for more than thirty years. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pannell provides listeners with a unique insight on the sciences. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at UTEP.
Olivia Williams is a volunteer at KTEP who is a Board Operator for Fresh Air once a week. She is also a producer at KTEP, editing Science Studio for the station.
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