Ep. 169 - Dr. Tomás Estrada: Engineering a Meaningful Life
🎧 Stories from Real Life
🎙️ Episode Title: “Engineering a Meaningful Life”
Episode Summary:
Dr. Tomás Estrada doesn’t just teach engineering — he teaches perspective. In this conversation, the Elizabethtown College professor opens up about the stories that shaped him, the moments that challenged him, and the students who changed the way he sees his work.
He talks about what it means to build something lasting — not only in the lab, but in life. From childhood curiosity to quiet moments of doubt and discovery, Dr. Estrada reminds us that the most meaningful designs aren’t always made of metal or code. Sometimes, they’re made of courage, compassion, and connection.
About the Guest:Dr. Tomás Estrada is an engineering professor at the highly ranked Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania, known for blending technical excellence with a human touch. His work focuses on helping students discover not just how things work — but why they matter. Dr. Estrada received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de Costa Rica in 2002, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2005, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, also from the University of Notre Dame, in 2009.
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