At the Edge of it All

After spending decades playing soccer, including on the U.S. National Team, and coaching for the MLS and collegiately, Brian Quinn has a keen eye for what we're seeing on soccer's big stage at the FIFA World Cup games. Quinn, the head coach of USD's men's soccer team, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to share what he looks for when watching the FIFA World Cup matches and what country he thi...

Why do people root for the underdogs? And, what leads basketball players to throw a three-point shot with seconds left in a game? Nadav Goldschmied, professor of psychological sciences, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All" team to share why he decided to pursue a niche career in sports psychology and what he hopes people can gain from his research in underdogs and taking risks in a high-stake...

From the California Medical Board to the Department of Insurance, the Consumer Protection Policy Center (CPPC) has been serving as a watchdog for decades on about a dozen California consumer agencies-- making sure the decisions they make have the consumer's best interests in mind. Marcus Friedman, administrative director of the CPPC, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to share what legal r...

When biology professor Nicole Danos became pregnant, she quickly realized there wasn't much research on how pregnancy changes women's bodies. As a curious scientist, she decided to begin her own research on the topic and learn how women's muscles change during pregnancy and lactation. Danos joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to share her findings and also share how she's advocating for mor...

David Carter, senior director of Strategy and Innovation at The Nonprofit Institute, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to share how his personal experience benefitting from nonprofit support when he was a kid inspired him to work with nonprofits today. Carter also shared how people can get more involved in nonprofits, monetarily or by volunteering, and how that extra support can help our...

While artificial intelligence (AI) may feel like a new evolution in tech with tools like ChatGPT gaining recent popularity, AI has actually been helping us make Netflix recommendations and even monitoring our email spam for a while. Ebrahim Tarshizi, PhD, MBA, professor of practice and director of the MS in Applied Data Science (ADS) and MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) programs and Eri...

On this episode of "At the Edge of it All," we sat down with biology professor Geoffrey Morse who talked about the challenges that monarch butterflies face like, climate change and pesticide use, and how their decline impacts our entire ecosystem. Morse also shares what you can do at home to help the monarch butterflies thrive.

En este episodio de "Al Bordo de Todo," hablamos con Amanda Cuellar (DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC), profesora clínica asociada de enfermería. Cuellar nos cuenta sobre su experiencia trabajando como enfermera en el Valle Imperial. Cuellar comparte con nosotros su pasión por la salud mental y por qué ha dedicado toda su carrera a luchar por recursos para la salud mental en su comunidad. También nos comparti...

In this week's episode of "At the Edge of it All," Amanda Cuellar (DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC), clinical associate professor in nursing, talked about her journey working as a nurse in her hometown in the Imperial Valley and how she quickly learned that her region lacked mental health resources, inspiring her to earn her doctorate to fill this gap. Cuellar also shared her emotional journey donating her k...

En este episodio de Al Borde de Todo , platicamos con Adriana Cuéllar, professora de arquitectura en USD. Nos cuenta cómo terminó en el mundo del diseño y por qué se enfoca en ver la frontera no solo como un límite, sino como un espacio para investigar y crear. Adriana nos explica qué hay detrás del Border Design Lab y lo que está pasando en la cuenca del río Tijuana con el tema de las aguas resid...

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Adriana Cuéllar, associate professor of architecture at USD, shares her journey into architecture and her focus on border regions as sites of design and research. She discusses the origins of the Border Design Lab and its work in the Tijuana River watershed, including sewage contamination and its impact on communities. She also reflects on creating a child...

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All",   Lauren Bruaski, the Executive Director of USD’s Tele-Mental Health Training Clinic, shared the work that the Tele-Mental Health Training Clinic does to support families and veterans with mental health counseling services. Bruaski also shares some of the challenges families are now facing with social media and 24/7 news cycles and provides tips to findi...

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we speak with University of San Diego Director of Sustainability John Alejandro and student leader Aliana Taliaferro about Eco Exit, a student-led initiative on campus. The program tackles move-out waste by collecting reusable items in storage pods and redistributing them to students for free during move-in weekend at a makeshift thrift store on campus....

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," Greg Skrovan, director of the Supply Chain Management Institute at USD's Knauss School of Business, explains how supply chains quietly power everyday life, from groceries to global manufacturing, and why the field became more visible during COVID-19 disruptions. With April marking Earth Month, Skrovan talks about the growing importance of circular supply...

On this episode of At the Edge of It All, we speak with Jennifer Miles, PhD, assistant professor of management at the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business. She talks about workplace culture and leadership, drawing on her research and international experiences. She also discusses how culture shapes employee behavior, the role of leadership in setting norms and what managers can do to...

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we sit down with Alberto López Pulido, founding chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at USD, and explore the cultural impact of the U.S. Postal Service’s new “Lowriders Forever” stamp collection. He shares his initial reaction to seeing lowrider culture recognized on a national stage and explains why this moment is so meaningful for both enthusiasts...

En este episodio de "Al Borde de Todo," conversamos con Alberto López Pulido, fundador del Departamento de Estudios Étnicos en USD, y exploramos el impacto cultural de la nueva colección de estampillas “Lowriders Forever” del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos. Él comparte su reacción inicial al ver la cultura lowrider reconocida en un escenario nacional y explica por qué este momento es tan si...

Dr. Adriana Molitor, associate professor of psychological science, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to share her expertise and research into mother-toddler relationship dynamics and its role in getting a toddler to cooperate with tasks like clean-up time. Molitor also shares a reminder for parents to enjoy time with your child, in the middle of the daily grind, because these simple momen...

In this episode of  " At the Edge of it All," Theresa Nguyen, associate professor of nursing, shares how her passion for nursing began and what led her into a career in teaching. Nguyen also discussed how she is teaching the next generation of nurses to combat nursing burnout through small moments of joy and mental health techniques.

Classical music is often thought of as a traditional musical genre -- something you might see in a symphony or opera. But, as this music moved into California, musicians were looking to put their own experimental spin on its sound. Charissa Noble, assistant professor of music and Ensemble X Director at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast and shared how she first...

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we explore the impact of USD School of Law’s Civil Clinic with supervising attorney Joe Villaseñor and alum Ian Pike. They discuss how the clinic provides free legal support to the community while giving law students hands-on experience with real clients and cases. From consumer fraud to identity theft, the conversation highlights mentorship, service and h...

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Karen Henken, adjunct professor, shares her journey from teaching in Japan to launching global ventures in Silicon Valley, and ultimately championing business for good here at the University of San Diego. She reflects on adapting across cultures, leading in emerging markets and helping companies embrace sustainability and B Corp values. Henken also discuss...

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we speak with Joseph Provost, PhD, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of San Diego. He explains how he makes chemistry approachable by teaching through food by exploring browning, bread, beer and even debunking alkaline water myths. Blending cooking, metabolism and disease research, Provost reveals how understanding everyday chemistr...

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All," we sit down with Caroline Baillie, PhD, Professor of Integrated Engineering and Academic Director of USD’s Master’s of Engineering, Sustainability and Health Program. Baillie shares how a lifelong passion for social justice merged with her career in engineering. From researching the impact of mining on Indigenous women in Peru to challenging students thr...

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we sit down with Marni LaFleur, professor of anthropology at the University of San Diego, whose work focuses on lemurs in Madagascar. LaFleur shares her path to anthropology, her fascination with primates and why lemurs, especially their rare female-dominant social structure, became the focus of her life’s work. The episode also highlights her nonprofit, L...