Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*
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Taking Control of Your Finances
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After last week’s stock market volatility, investors and economists are looking ahead this week to potentially market-moving catalysts, such as Wednesday's consumer-price index for July. Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, is available to discuss what investors should be prepared for and how consumers can best protect their finances.
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USD Professors Build Art Sculpture for Burning Man
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ArtBuilds, founded by four USD faculty members in 2019, is unveiling their latest project for Burning Man 2024: Penumbra. Penumbra explores the interplay of light and shadow. The striking geometric monolith will transform the desert landscape, evolving from a skeletal wooden structure by day to a dynamic beacon of light and shadows by night. Diane Hoffoss, professor of mathematics, is one of the faculty members leading the project. She is available today and tomorrow to talk more about the experience building Penumbra and what it represents. Note: Visuals can be found here, since the artwork will be built on site.
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How We Can Use AI for Good
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Orly Lobel, Warren Distinguished Professor of Law and Founding Director of the Center for Employment and Labor Policy at USD, delivered a new TEDx Talk on the power of artificial intelligence. She discusses the widespread integration of AI into various aspects of society. Drawing on her behavioral research on decision making and rationality, Lobel acknowledges the apprehension surrounding AI, but emphasizes its potential to improve lives in areas like healthcare, equality, and climate solutions. You can watch the talk here.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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At the Edge of it All Podcast: Helping Improve Healthcare Access for Immigrant Communities
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“At the Edge of It All” was recently joined by Razel Milo, an associate professor of nursing and a family nurse practitioner. Dr. Milo was recently awarded a $500,000 grant to fund her research on improving mental health treatment in the Filipino community.
Milo talked to us about immigrating to the U.S. as a teen, and the pressure she felt to help her family members navigate the healthcare system. For example, how do basic healthcare terms translate to Tagalog? She explained some of the challenges immigrants and non-native English speakers face in that regard, and how she’s working to improve access for everyone. You can listen to the podcast episode here.
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