E8: Robert F. Alonzo, and Combining Practice and Theory

In this episode we have as guest Robert F. Alonzo, Senior Lecturer with the Department of Criminology and PoliticalScience (Texas A&M University - San Antonio), with whom we talk about his rich and impactful career, which ranged from working with the FBI and investigating the terrorist attacks of 9/11, to teaching courses in criminology at Texas A&M University - San Antonio. This is a conversation that aboundsin lessons - personal, professional, and socio-political: about how to follow your passion, combining different aptitudes and trainings in a creative manner, in order to pursue what you love; about gaining employment with, and working for, various government agencies; about the experience of 9/11, and how it impacted the US and its government; about the role of practice in teaching in higher education; and about how you can always start afresh, no matter where you find yourself in life and in your career, as long as you pursue your passion. Join us for a most rewarding and enjoyable conversation! POLITalks@TAMUSA is the podcast of the Political Scienceprogram at Texas A&M University – San Antonio. Producer & Moderator: Eugen L Nagy Editor: Cianna Musachio A/V Recording: Juan Vazquez Graphic design: Michael Barrera  Department of Criminology and Political Science Texas A&M University - San Antonio