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: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/amtp-proceedings_2022/15/

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 teaching.

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.