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We Are UT El Paso
Sunday's at 7PM (program airs during Spring and Fall semesters)

Keith Pannell, Professor of Chemistry, hosts a new weekly series of conversational programs featuring the creative faculty of the University of Texas at El Paso. Highlighting faculty from all colleges and departments the listener will access their individual stories describing the events that sparked their curiosity in their particular fields and their drive for excellence. From concert pianists and theatre actors and producers to world leading environmentalists and virologists, you will amazed at the talent and personalities of this group here in Far West Texas. It is this talent that has resulted in the fabled Carnegie R1 Status for our university.

Theme music for the radio program was provided by Dena Kay Jones. You can learn more about her music at www.denakayjones.com

  • Professor Alex Mayer currently teaches Civil Engineering and is the Director of the Center for Environmental Resources Management. He was interviewed by Dr. Keith Pannell, host of We Are UT-El Paso on KTEP.
  • Dr. Erika Denise Edwards, new professor for the History Department of the University of Texas at El Paso, talk about her aspirations in life during childhood, her experience as a black female historian researching in Cordoba, Argentina and her book ‘Hiding In Plain Sight: Black Women, The Law and The Making of a White Argentine Republic’.
  • Martine Ceberio from the Computer Science Department talks about her childhood dream of being a butcher, her love of uncertainty, tips on how to get an Outstanding Teaching Award and everything that led her to the University of Texas at El Paso.
  • Professor Taslim A. Al Hilal from the Pharmacy Department, chats about after school naps, how the American dream brought him to El Paso and how the pharmacy Department is helping with ovarian and pancreatic cancer.
  • Former school Administration Staff and History professor, also recently appointed Ombudsman for the University of Texas at El Paso, Charles H. Ambler talks everything about his interest in African History and where it all began.
  • Recently appointed, new Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso, Kenith Meissner talks to Keith Pannell about his background in Engineering.
  • Penelope Espinoza is currently an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership and Foundations in the University of Texas at El Paso. She was interviewed by Dr. Keith Pannell, host of We Are UT-ElPaso on KTEP.
  • Dr. Greenbaum is currently the Director for the UTEP Biodiversity Collections and Professor of Biological Sciences and Environmental Science. He was interviewed by Dr. Keith Pannell, host of We Are UT-ElPaso on KTEP.
  • Dr. Mein is currently the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Educator Preparation. He was interviewed by Dr. Keith Pannell, host of We Are UT-ElPaso on KTEP.
  • Dr. Cheu is currently a Civil Engineering Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso. He was interviewed by Dr. Keith Pannell, host of We Are UT-ElPaso on KTEP.