At the Edge of it All

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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.

  1. 6d ago

    Insight on the World Cup Matches from USD's Soccer Head Coach

    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 thinks could take home the trophy. Quinn also talked about the upcoming soccer season at USD and how he is building an all-star team.

  2. Jul 1

    The Psychology Behind the Best Sports Plays and Underdog Stories

    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-stakes game.

  3. Jun 24

    What it's Like Being a Watchdog Over Some of California's Consumer Agencies

    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 rights consumers have and also how consumers can have a seat at the table for future decisions made by these agencies.

  4. Jun 17

    Missing Data: The Impact of Pregnancy on Women and Female Athletes

    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 more research surrounding female athletes who are looking to get back into sports post-pregnancy. Danos also discussed why it is important to her to ensure her labs are more inclusive for aspiring female scientists.

  5. Jun 10

    The Power of Nonprofits in a Thriving Community

    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 communities thrive.

  6. Jun 3

    What You Need to Know about AI and How to Use it Safely

    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 Erin Cooke, professor of practice in Applied Data Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence programs, joined "At the Edge of it All" to discuss what AI looks like today, how it works to find information and what precautions you should use before sharing personal information. Learn more about free AI literacy tools through USD's Center for Digital Civil Society here: https://pce.sandiego.edu/courses/center-for-digital-civil-society-ai-micro-learning-courses/

  7. May 27

    The World of Monarch Butterflies and Their Role in Our Ecosystem

    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.

  8. May 20

    Sirviendo a la Comunidad por Medio del Apoyo a la Salud Mental

    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 compartió la emotiva historia que la llevó a donar su riñón a su mejor amigo —quien también es enfermero. Finalmente, Cuéllar nos habla de la importancia de la medicina preventiva y del porqué de que todos deberíamos hacernos un chequeo médico anual.

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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.

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  • Creator
    USD Media Relations
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright USD Media Relations
  • Show Website
    At the Edge of it All

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