At the Edge of it All

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.

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.

Serving the Community Through Mental Health Support

In this week's episode of "At the Edge of it All," Amanda Cuellar (DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC), clinical associate professor in nursing, talked about her journey working as a nurse in her hometown in the Imperial Valley and how she quickly learned that her region lacked mental health resources, inspiring her to earn her doctorate to fill this gap. Cuellar also shared her emotional journey donating her kidney to a best friend, and a fellow nurse, when he was in a moment of need. Finally, Cuellar discusses the importance of preventative care and why everyone should get annual check-ups.

Rediseñando la Frontera: Educación y Diseño con Adriana Cuéllar

En este episodio de Al Borde de Todo, platicamos con Adriana Cuéllar, professora de arquitectura en USD. Nos cuenta cómo terminó en el mundo del diseño y por qué se enfoca en ver la frontera no solo como un límite, sino como un espacio para investigar y crear. Adriana nos explica qué hay detrás del Border Design Lab y lo que está pasando en la cuenca del río Tijuana con el tema de las aguas residuales. Además, hablamos de su libro infantil y de cómo la educación es la verdadera clave para generar un cambio real de ambos lados de la frontera.

Rethinking Borders Through Design and Teaching the Next Generation About Border Environments

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Adriana Cuéllar, associate professor of architecture at USD, shares her journey into architecture and her focus on border regions as sites of design and research. She discusses the origins of the Border Design Lab and its work in the Tijuana River watershed, including sewage contamination and its impact on communities. She also reflects on creating a children’s book to inspire environmental awareness, emphasizing education as a tool for cross-border understanding and long-term change.