At the Edge of it All

Emily Young, Directora Ejecutiva del Nonprofit Institute de la Universidad de San Diego, visitó “Al Borde de Todo” para compartir lo importante que son las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, como pueden sobrepasar obstáculos que se presentan en estas organizaciones como los que vieron durante la pandemia y la inflación. Además compartió consejos para quienes buscan contribuir a estas organizacione...

Emily Young, Executive Director of The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss the role of nonprofits in our community, how nonprofits overcome challenges like the pandemic or inflation and tips for finding a nonprofit to support. To learn more about The Nonprofit Institute, you can visit their website here: https://www.sandiego.edu...

Swiping is easy, but is it effective? Dr. Farhana Nusrat, assistant professor of marketing, joined “At the Edge of It All” to discuss her research which examines how the type of device you use — a phone vs. a computer, for example — can unknowingly alter your approach to online dating. She explains that, and how it applies more broadly to our use of tech. Link to the study mentioned in the podcast...

Andrea Godfrey Flynn, professor of marketing, is an expert at understanding the most effective ways to communicate with customers, but her research goes beyond business. She talked to "At the Edge of It All" about the delicate balance companies, advocacy groups, and politicians need to strike when trying to get their message out.

Dr. Jennifer Parkinson, associate professor of anthropology, joined “At the Edge of It All” to discuss how she got interested in archaeology in college, her latest research on the discovery of some of the oldest stone tools used by our human ancestors and what this research can teach us about our ancestors.

"At the Edge of It All" talked to Dr. Kimberly White-Smith, Dean of USD's School of Leadership and Education Sciences, about how her past experiences pushed her to pursue change from within the world of education. She talks about that, and how the classroom is changing to meet the needs of students who are fully capable, but may be facing unseen challenges, or may not fit into traditional ways of...

Dr. Chell Roberts, dean of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering at USD, talked to “At the Edge of it All” about the broadening scope of the engineering field. He also talks about why, as technology progresses at a rapid rate, engineers need to think beyond just how something works — but also about how it will impact society.

How is social media being used to generate sales? “At the Edge of It All” talked to Colin Campbell, associate professor of marketing, about how companies are utilizing cutting-edge tech to keep up with consumers, and the psychology behind features that keep you online.

Topher McDougal, associate professor of economic development, talked to “At the Edge of it All” about his work researching illicit trade markets — like illegal gun sales. Without things like quarterly earnings reports to draw from, how do we figure out the economic scope of these underground industries and quantify their impact on society?

Priya Kannan-Narasimhan, associate dean of USD’s Knauss School of Business, talked to “At the Edge of it All” about the future of management. She explained how employers can take steps to empower workers by including them in the decision-making process, and how to keep people engaged and excited about their work.

“At the Edge of it All” talked to Scott Anders, director of USD’s Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC), about the evolution of clean energy, what “net-zero” actually means, and things we can all do to help guide our communities to a greener future.

Carrie Tremble, Clinical Director of USD's Tele-mental Health Training Clinic, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss what got her interested in a career as a mental health counselor, the impact of the pandemic on our mental health and why she thinks everyone can benefit from seeing a mental health counselor.

Dr. Mark Chapman, assistant professor of integrated engineering at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss his research which looks at the effects of long-term endurance training and how it changes our muscles, and ultimately, our genes.

Matt Zwolinski, professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss how he got interested in political philosophy during college. He also discussed the history of universal basic income, how pilot programs are providing research on the application of the concept and the pros/cons of adopting a universal basic income in the future.

Dr. Rae Robertson-Anderson, professor of physics at the University of San Diego, joined "At the Edge of it All" to talk about how she got interested in physics, why she's advocating for more diversity in the industry and how she's combining human biology and physics to develop research that could create materials of the future like self-healing infrastructure.

“Al Borde de Todo hablo con el profesor y encargado del Departamento de Estudios Chicanos en la Universidad de San Diego, el Dr. Alberto Pulido sobre la evolución de la cultura Chicana en el sur de California y sobre el museo enfocado en dar vida al pasado, creando a la vez un camino hacia el futuro.

“At the Edge of It All” talked to USD department chair of ethnic studies Alberto Pulido about the evolution of Chicano culture in Southern California, and a unique museum that is shining a light on San Diego’s past and charting a course for the future.

Jae Kim, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss the future of electric vehicles and the challenges consumers face when purchasing and owning electric vehicles.

Jessica Heldman, Fellmeth-Peterson Professor in Residence in Child Rights at the Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI) at University of San Diego School of Law, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss how a career as a teacher inspired her to get a law degree, what her team at CAI is doing to advocate for children and how social media is impacting their work. *The social media bill men...

Jonathan Bowman, professor of communication, joined the “At the Edge of It All” podcast to talk about how we communicate with each other and how our communication styles have evolved over time. His research looks into how people text and engage with one another and how the pandemic impacted how we connect with each other digitally.

Mental health is becoming something we talk about more and more, but there’s still progress to be made. Dr. Katie Lais, clinical associate professor at the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science at USD, joined the “At the Edge of It All” podcast to talk about how unique challenges in her career have opened her eyes to innovative solutions. She explains how not only society — but the health care...

Tammy Lin, supervising attorney at the University of San Diego Legal Clinics’ Immigration Clinic, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss what got her interested in asylum law, how immigration policies have changed over time, and how people can utilize help from USD's Immigration Clinic for free. For more information on the Immigration Clinic: https://www.sandiego.edu/law/academics/c...

Social media has transformed how we follow the lives of strangers and celebrities. Consciously or not, we may even consider them our friends, even if they do not even know we exist. These are called parasocial relationships. Bradley Bond, associate professor of communication, was a guest on "At the Edge of it All" to talk about the research being done on the phenomenon and how it can impact our re...

Sarah Federman, associate professor of Conflict Resolution at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss her book, "Last Train to Auschwitz: The French National Railways and the Journey to Accountability" which looked at the role of the French National Railways in the Holocaust. Federman also shared her journey from a career in...

Darbi Berry, director of The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, housed at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss her team's climate action work that is helping public agencies make impacts in their communities, how coastal resilience is important for everyone, even those that don't live near the coast, and her tips for making a difference with sus...