At the Edge of it All

Dr. Paula Cordeiro, Dammeyer Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership and Education, joined “At the Edge of It All” to talk about the growing momentum behind social entrepreneurship and the concept of “business for good.” She explains some of the different ways companies around the world are reorganizing themselves, and why doing so is about more than good PR. You can learn more about the Glob...

“At the Edge of It All” talked to Novien Yarber, PhD, director of leadership, philanthropy and social impact at The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego, about his role helping leaders reach their full potential, tips for leaders to excel in their position, and his experience as a contestant on the dancing competition show, So You Think You Can Dance.

“At the Edge of It All” talked to Dr. Zhi-Yong Yin, professor of environmental and ocean sciences, about his work researching climates of the past, present and future. He explains how he used ancient trees to learn about rainy seasons from hundreds of years ago, the state of drought in California today, and what we can do to help address climate change.

As the Fall approaches, teens everywhere are getting ready to start an exciting new adventure: going off to college. Pauline Berryman Powell, assistant dean at the University of San Diego’s College of Arts and Sciences, joined “At the Edge of It All” to talk about some of the biggest challenges for students and parents alike during this time, and how she helps them navigate those.

Rachel Locke, director of the University of San Diego's Violence, Inequality and Power (VIP) Lab, returned to "At the Edge of It All" to discuss her research, done in partnership with Carl Luna and the Institute for Civil Civic Engagement (ICCE), examining threats and harassment against elected officials in San Diego. Those officials range from the mayor and county supervisors to school board offi...

Nikolas Behar, adjunct cybersecurity professor, joined "At the Edge of It All" to give an inside look at the world of cybersecurity. He explains how "ethical" hackers work to stave off bad actors, and discusses the steps both companies and individuals can take to protect themselves.

Paulina Díaz-Montiel, profesora de ingeniería mecánica visito el podcast “Al Borde de Todo” para hablar sobre sus trabajo con materiales compuestos, por que son utilizados en aeronaves como aviones y naves espaciales, como funcionan estos materiales y cuales son los riesgos y beneficios. Además, habla sobre la reciente explosión de un sumergible creado de dichos materiales, sobre el futuro de este...

"At the Edge of It All" was joined by Paulina Díaz-Montiel, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of San Diego, to talk about her research into what causes composite materials used to build mechanisms like airplanes, race cars, and space rockets -- to fail. She also discusses the recent Titanic submersible implosion, what the future of composite materials looks like, and...

"At the Edge of It All" was joined by Satyan Devadoss, Fletcher Jones Professor of Applied Mathematics, to talk about his work to make math more approachable and relatable. He talks about why liberal arts are important for the foundation of any mathematician, and how Beyoncé and Beethoven help inform his approach to teaching math.

“At the Edge of It All” was joined by Dr. Patricia Márquez, dean of USD’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, to explain how the unique focus of the school — one of the few of its kind in the country — connects to all kinds of industries and sectors that impact our everyday lives.

La Dra. Patricia Márquez, decana de la Escuela de Paz y Justicia Joan B. Kroc en la Universidad de San Diego, visitó los estudios de “Al Borde de Todo.” La escuela es sola una de pocas en la nación que se dedican a estudiar el impacto que tienen los diferentes sectores e industrias en nuestra sociedad, en la fomentación de paz y justicia al rededor del mundo.

Dr. Adriana Arcia, professor at the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk about how her long career journey - from theatre to Major League Baseball - finally led her to study nursing informatics. We also discussed the role of infographics in the healthcare industry and how easy-to-follow visual graphics play an...

Justine Rapp Farrell, professor of marketing and chair of the marketing department at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" to talk about how she got interested in marketing, how successful marketers find ways to reach people and how she's working to provide a positive consumer experience for disadvantaged consumers.

Cid Martinez, associate professor at the University of San Diego, sat down with “At the Edge of It All” to discuss his research into gun violence, and the communities it affects most. Martinez talked about what he learned while embedding himself in communities in Los Angeles and Sacramento to understand the impacts of gun violence, and how some communities are finding a sustainable approach to tac...

"At the Edge of It All" was joined by David Shirk, department chair of political science and international relations at the University of San Diego, to talk about the perception -- and reality -- of crime in Mexico, and why he believes America should be invested in improving the quality of life south of our border. Justice in Mexico: https://justiceinmexico.org/

David Shirk, catedrático del departamento de ciencias políticas y relaciones internacionales de la Universidad de San Diego, se unió a "Al Borde de Todo" para hablar sobre la percepción, y la realidad, del crimen en México, y por qué los estadounidenses deben interesarse en mejorar la calidad de vida al sur de nuestra frontera. Justice in Mexico: https://justiceinmexico.org/

Odesma Dalrymple, associate professor of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss how she got interested in engineering, how she's inspiring younger generations to get connected to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and how she's working with students to develop a biofuel using waste p...

Victor Carmona, assistant professor of theology and religious studies, sat down with “At the Edge of It All” to discuss what theology means to him, and some of the practical ways faith can be applied in people’s everyday lives to improve the world around them.

Víctor Carmona, profesor de teología y estudios religiosos hablo en “Al Borde de todo” sobre lo que la teología significa para el y sobre las maneras practicas de aplicar nuestra fe en el día a día para mejorar nuestro entorno.

Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance at the University of San Diego, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All" team to give a 'Finance 101' lesson with advice like how much money to save each month to the common financial mistakes he sees people make, and how to avoid them.

2023 has been the year artificial intelligence went mainstream. Things like ChatGPT are opening our eyes to the new possibilities, and raising some concerns. “At the Edge of it All” spoke with associate professor Antonieta Mercado about how these programs are reshaping how we think about communication, and how they might be used as a revolutionary new tool.

El 2023 ha sido el año en que la inteligencia artificial gano popularidad. Ejemplos como el programa ChatGPT nos han abierto los ojos a nuevas posibilidades, pero también presenta algunas inquietudes. En el podcast “Al Borde de Todo” la profesora Antonieta Mercado de la facultad de comunicaciones en la Universidad de San Diego hablo sobre esta nueva tecnología y como este tipo de programas podría...

Professor Alejandro Meter joined “At the Edge of It All” to discuss passion projects — years in the making — that paint a vibrant picture of life and culture on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. He discusses his unique approach to his photography, some of the challenges and opportunities the pandemic provided, and how the photography is taking on a life of its own through a book and documentar...

El profesor Alejandro Meter se unió al podcast “Al Borde de Todo” para hablar sobre varios proyectos que le apasionan y que ha venido desarrollando por varios años. Proyectos que pintan una imagen vibrante de la vida y cultura en ambos lados de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Habla sobre su pasión por la fotografía y como desempeña este arte de una manera peculiar. Además, comparte algu...

Dr. Angela Nurse joined “At the Edge of It All” to discuss her research on the role race plays in how we choose what to wear in the morning and where we look for fashion inspiration. Dr. Nurse also discussed how her own experiences inspired her to dive deeper into understanding the intersection of fashion and race.