Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri and Susie Byrd

Recorded January 21, 2023 Archived January 21, 2023 36:45 minutes
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Description

Friends and colleagues Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri (52) and Susie Byrd (51) discuss Dr. Choudhuri’s path to becoming an aerospace engineer, his decision to work at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), and their commitment to economic development and student success.

Subject Log / Time Code

S asks Dr. C how he came to be an aerospace engineer.
S asks Dr. C how he came to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
Dr. C recalls receiving his job offer letter from UTEP.
C remembers pitching an idea to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
S asks Dr. C about what makes the aerospace engineering program at UTEP so special.
Dr. C recalls meeting congresswoman Veronica Escobar.
S asks Dr. C about his current connection to Bangladesh.

Participants

  • Dr. Ahsan Choudhuri
  • Susie Byrd

Recording Location

La Fe Community Center

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach