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At the Edge of it All
At the edge of an international border, at the edge of the Pacific, at the edge of innovation, community, education and discovery– “At the Edge of it All” is a University of San Diego podcast where USD experts speak on topics and stories that impact you and the broader community.
Episodes
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Tips to Be a Conscious Leader in All Areas of Your Life
Lorri Sulpizio, director of the Conscious Leadership Academy at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to discuss her journey…
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The Importance of Making STEM Fun for Kids at an Early Age
Laura Rivard, Teaching Professor and Outreach Coordinator for the Sciences at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to share how…
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How Do Human and Animal Brains Learn New Information?
Rachel Blaser, professor of neuroscience, cognition and behavior at USD, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All Team" to break down how our brains learn new…
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What Does a Career in Human Rights and Peace Studies Look Like?
Darren Kew, dean of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to talk about his personal journey into the field of…
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A Political Scientist Breaks Down the Presidential Nomination Process and How to Be a More Informed Voter
Casey Dominguez, chair of the department of political science and international relations, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to discuss the 2024…
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Cómo los Conceptos Económicos Pueden Mejorar el Desarrollo Internacional
Karen Ortiz-Becerra no es una profesora de economía común. En el programa “Al Borde de Todo” habló sobre cómo utiliza conceptos económicos — que a menudo…
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How Economic Concepts Can Improve International Development
Karen Ortiz-Becerra isn’t your average economics professor. On “At the Edge of It All” she talked about how she uses economic concepts — which can often seem…
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Helping Improve Healthcare Access for Immigrant Communities
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by Razel Milo, an associate professor of nursing and a family nurse practitioner. Dr. Milo was recently awarded a…
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Decades of Fighting for Safe Workplaces
Linda Barkacs, professor of business law, joined “At the Edge of It All” to talk about employment law. She shared some of the most memorable cases from her…
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Empowering Health: A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Approach to Proactive Care
“At the Edge of It All” was joined this week by Martha Fuller, associate professor of nursing at USD. Fuller, a pediatric nurse practitioner, talked about what…
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Psychopathy in the C-Suite
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Simon Croom, professor of supply chain management at USD, who teamed up with psychologists to study the…
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The Complexities of Homelessness and Understanding the People Experiencing It
Homelessness is a pressing and complex issue in the United States, particularly in San Diego. Here, and across the country, there are many ideas and approaches…
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Taking the Long View on Saving and Other Financial Tips with an Econ Expert
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by USD economics professor Stephen Conroy. He talked about some terms and concepts that experts may take for…
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Empowering Men's Health: Insights from a Nurse Practitioner During Awareness Month
"At the Edge of it All" sits down with Kevin Maxwell, clinical associate professor of nursing at USD and family nurse practitioner, to discuss Men's Health…
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Camino de Santiago: Episode 4
Walking the Camino de Santiago can be a life-changing experience. Chava Mercado Cano will add it to a growing list of his. The USD alum joined "At the Edge of…
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Camino de Santiago: Episodio 4
Hacer el Camino de Santiago puede ser una experiencia que te cambia la vida. Chava Mercado Cano lo agregará a una larga lista de logros en su vida. El…
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The Meaning Behind Juneteenth and How to Celebrate
Juneteenth became an official federal holiday in 2021, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. “It’s not about freedom being given, it’s about…
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Camino de Santiago: Episode 3
La caminata a lo largo del Camino de Santiago es al igual de hermosa como espiritual. Mientras continúan su recorrido, Lissette Martinez, conductora de "Al…
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Camino de Santiago: Episode 2
There’s a buzz among the group of Toreros in Spain, the night before they begin their trek along the Camino de Santiago. “At the Edge of It All” host caught up…
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Camino de Santiago: Episode 1
Over the next week, members of the USD community will join the pilgrimage — trekking along one of the many routes of the Camino de Santiago. "At the Edge of It…
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Nationally Recognized USD Volleyball Coach Talks About Building Resilience and Finding Success
For Jennifer Petrie, head coach of USD Volleyball, pressure makes diamonds. “Resilience isn’t gained when things are going well, it’s gained when things are…
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Analyzing Mexico’s Historic 2024 Presidential Election
On June 2, 2024, Mexicans elected their country’s first-ever woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Emily Edmonds-Poli, professor of political science and…
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CEO turned PhD on Entrepreneurship in 2024
Robert Eberhart has been an entrepreneur and now teaches students how to be entrepreneurial, deeply analyzing the field down to the meaning of the word itself…
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Mexico Is Set To Have a Historic Day of Elections
Emily Edmonds-Poli, professor of political science and international relations at USD, joined "At the Edge of it All" to discuss Mexico holding the largest…
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Myths and Misconceptions About Mexico
“At the Edge of It All” was joined by Laura Calderón, program coordinator of Justice in Mexico, whose wide-ranging work examines violence, economics and the…
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Mitos y Conceptos Erróneos sobre la Violencia en México
"Al Borde de Todo" contó con la participación de Laura Calderón, coordinadora del programa de Justicia en México, cuyo amplio trabajo examina la violencia y el…
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Lo Que Nos Pueden Enseñar Las Plantas Sobre el Mundo Que Nos Rodea
Esta semana, Wilnelia Recart González, profesora asistente de biología se unió a “Al borde de todo” para hablar sobre infancia en Puerto Rico y como la misma…
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What Plants Say About the World Around Us
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by Wilnelia Recart González, assistant professor of biology, whose childhood in Puerto Rico inspired a life-long…
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Existential Questions to Legal Technicalities: USD Dean on the World of Law
In Dean Robert Schapiro’s family, Supreme Court cases and philosophical questions made for dinner conversation. Today, he leads USD’s School of Law. Schapiro…
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The Power of Social Innovation in Today's World
"At the Edge of it All" was joined by Andrew Biros, Associate Director of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at USD's Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies…
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Just You and the Course: A Cross Country Coach on Lessons from Running
In competitive running, one person wins and others come up short, so how do you measure success? Longtime USD Cross Country coach Will Guarino joined “At the…
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Solo tú y el recorrido: un entrenador de cross country habla sobre las lecciones que dejan las carreras
En las carreras competitivas, hay quienes ganan y otros que se quedan cortos, entonces, ¿cómo se mide el éxito? Will Guarino, entrenador de cross country de…
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A Former White House Communications Director on Crisis Management
Crisis management is about preparation. That's one of the big takeaways from our talk with Corinne Hoare, lecturer of marketing at USD, who joined "At the Edge…
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Power and Influence in the Workplace
Craig Barkacs, professor of business law, joined "At the Edge of It All" to talk about his career path, which includes everything from being a trial attorney…
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How Protecting Trademark Rights in Common Phrases Can Harm Free Expression
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by USD law professor Lisa Ramsey, an expert on trademark law who teaches intellectual property law classes…
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A Professional Football Player's Journey Into Coaching
Brandon Moore, head coach of the University of San Diego Football program, joined "At the Edge of It All" to talk about what inspired him to play football…
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A Soccer Coach on Adversity and Finding Your Path
"At the Edge of It All" was joined by USD Women's Soccer Head Coach Greg LaPorte, who told the story of his playing career, which took him from San Diego all…
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Dirt and Soil: Where Science Meets Culture
Dig a little deeper and you’ll find there’s much more to dirt than meets the eye. Claudia Avila, assistant professor of environmental and ocean sciences…
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A Professor’s Journey From Shrimp Expert to Sustainability Champion
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by Michel Boudrias, associate professor of ocean and environmental sciences. The discussion was a journey in…
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Providing a Path to Higher Ed for the Formerly Incarcerated
This week, "At the Edge of It All" was joined by Austin Galy and Janelle Brown-Peters, co-founders of USD's Torero Urban Scholars. "We are all greater than the…
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How to Use Your Cultural Capital, or Personal Story, to Succeed in Work, School and Life
This week, “At the Edge of It All” was joined by Rhonda Harley, Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Inclusive Excellence at USD’s Shiley-Marcos School of…
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USD President on Leading a University in 2024
James T. Harris III, DEd, president of the University of San Diego, joined “At the Edge of it All” to discuss his journey as an educator and give a glimpse…
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Nadia Abdala comparte su trayectoria como entrenadora en USD y su pasión por ayudar a otras latinas en este deporte
Nadia Abdala, entrenadora del equipo de tenis femenino de USD, se unió al podcast "Al Borde de Todo" para hablar sobre cómo el tenis ha sido parte de su vida…
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From Professional Tennis to Coaching: Nadia Abdala Shares Her Journey to Coaching at USD & Her Passion to Uplift Other Latinas in the Sport
Nadia Abdala, USD's head coach for the women's tennis team, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast to talk about how tennis has been a part of her life…
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A Professor's Research on Journalism's Role in Our Lives Today and How it is Rapidly Changing
Nikki Usher, associate professor of communication, studies journalism, politics and technology and how they all intersect. Usher joined the "At the Edge of it…
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Abogado lucha por aquellos que han sido condenados injustamente
Justin Brooks, profesor de práctica en USD, se unió a “Al Borde de Todo” para hablar sobre su histórica carrera luchando por personas que han sido condenadas…
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A Lawyer's Fight for Those Who are Wrongfully Convicted
Justin Brooks, professor of practice at USD, joined “At the Edge of it All” to talk about his storied career fighting for people who have been wrongfully…
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Lo que Necesita Saber Sobre los Derechos de Vivienda y Cómo Protegerse Como Inquilino
Alysson Snow, líder de la Clínica Legal sobre Derecho de Vivienda en la Universidad de San Diego, se sentó a hablar con el equipo de "Al borde de todo" sobre…
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What You Need to Know About Housing Rights and How to Protect Yourself as a Tenant
Alysson Snow is the leader of the Housing Rights Legal Clinic at the University of San Diego. She sat down to talk with the "At the Edge of it All" team about…
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The Value of a Liberal Arts Education in Everyday Society
Noelle Norton, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Diego, joined "At the Edge of it All" to talk about what inspired her to get…
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How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Our World and What Role Ethics Will Play When Regulating the A.I. Industry
Darby Vickers, assistant professor of philosophy, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All" team to talk about her expertise on artificial intelligence -- from…
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A Nursing Professor on How Creativity Can be a Radical Form of Self-Care and Prevent Burnout
Bridget Frese, clinical associate professor of nursing at USD, joined "At the Edge of It All" to talk about her passion for the nursing field, and some of the…
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The Ever-Evolving World of Communication and How to Look at Social Media with a Balanced Lens
Kristin Moran, associate dean and professor of communication at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" team to talk about how she got…
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A Life of Symbiosis: How a Biologist Found a Passion for the Oceans and their Voice in the Classroom
Cawa Tran, assistant professor of biology at USD, joined "At the Edge of It All" to share her inspiring story - how her educational journey helped her discover…
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How a Professor is Using Her Passion for Latin American Culture to Examine Gender Violence and Women's Studies
"At the Edge of it All" was joined by Amanda Petersen, Professor of Spanish and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at USD, who talked about her passion…
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Profesora usa su pasión por la cultura latinoamericana para examinar la violencia de género
Amanda Petersen, PhD, profesora de español y decana asociada en la Universidad de San Diego, se unió a Al Borde de Todo para hablar sobre su pasión por el…
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Creating a Sustainable Future & Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
On a mass scale and at a micro level, people everywhere are working to create a more environmentally-sustainable world. “At the Edge of it All” spoke to John…
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Rethinking Justice From the Classroom to the Courtroom
David Karp, Director of the Center for Restorative Justice at USD, joined "At the Edge of it All" to talk about the growing movement to reshape how we right a…
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What Makes Movies Magical?
Eric Pierson, co-director of film studies at USD, joined "At the Edge of It All" to discuss the state of cinema, and some of his favorite movies. He talks…
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The Complex Formula That Makes Up Our Economy
“At the Edge of it All” was joined by Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, to talk about all the factors that go into forecasting the economy. He talks…