Dr. Fernando Samaniego-Verduzco was always inspired to go into engineering by his peers. After receiving one of only 12 scholarships offered by the Mexican Petroleum Institute, he became part of the first generation of students in Mexico to earn his master’s degree. He then earned his doctorate at Stanford.

A lifetime of service and national recognition is more than any engineer could wish for. But for Dr. Fernando Samaniego-V., that barely scratches the surface of his accomplishments. Hear about his legacy and impact on the industry in his oral history. 

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