Monday, November 2, 2026
First-Gen Celebration Week
Monday, November 2
How to Get Into the C-Suite with Academic Success and Career Center
Noon-1:30 PM | ASCC, Lighty 180 (Lounge)
How to Use Journalism in Any Career, with Murrow College of Communication
3-4 PM…
Interested in executive leadership? Join the Academic Success and Career Center and First-Gen Student Center to learn about the pathways to C-suite careers, key leadership skills, and strategies for building experience that can help you reach top executive roles. Gain insights from professionals and explore steps you can take now…
Strong communication skills are valuable in every profession. Join the Murrow College of Communication and First-Gen Student Center to explore how journalism skills such as storytelling, interviewing, research, and audience engagement can help you stand out in any career. Learn how to communicate effectively, build credibility, and connect with diverse…
SPEAKER: Dr. Nathan Schiele, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, University of Idaho
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Nathan Schiele is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho (UI). He graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton.…
Andrew Thompson is a British scientist with over 30 years’ experience spanning academic research, drug discovery, global health and life science innovation. After completing his PhD in Neuropharmacology in 1998, he spent 15 years at the University of Cambridge, leading research into drug screening and target engagement. His work resulted in 75 peer-reviewed publications and was supported by organisations including the Wellcome Trust and British Heart Foundation.
Andrew subsequently managed national and international research programmes at Cambridge’s Department of Medicine, helping secure £12 million in funding and supporting rare disease research and international collaborations. Later, at PetMedix, he led monoclonal antibody development programmes to advance therapeutic candidate towards clinical studies.
In 2018, Andrew co-founded SMi Systems, where he is CEO. He has since led the company in securing over £10 million in funding, establishing UK and US facilities, and help develop a patented single-molecule imaging technology. His career has focuses on transforming drug discovery and diagnostics through highly sensitive, high-throughput molecular analysis.
Explore careers that make a difference for communities and the natural world. Join CAHNRS, the School of the Environment, and the First-Gen Student Center to learn about careers in forestry, public lands management, environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability. Discover how environmental equity shapes this work and gain insights into pathways…