Sean Thatcher, lecturer in CSI’s Engineering and Environmental Science Department, was recently named one of the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation’s 2026 “20 Under 40” honorees, recognizing emerging leaders making a significant impact across Staten Island’s business, academic, and civic communities.
Thatcher, along with his fellow honorees, were celebrated at the SIEDC’s recent Business Conference, held at the Hilton Garden Inn on April 29. There, Thatcher was introduced by CSI Executive Legal Counsel and Chief Administrator in Charge of Community Partnerships and Government Relationships Robert Wallace.
Since joining CSI in Fall 2021 as an Adjunct Lecturer, Thatcher has become a driving force in expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in STEM. Through innovative programming, mentorship, and community-building initiatives, he has worked to make science education and research more accessible and inclusive for Staten Island students. Read more ...
