Blog Author: Westley-Morgan Thatcher

Greetings! My name is Westley-Morgan Thatcher but, if you see me around campus, you can just call me ‘Westley.’ I am originally from all over the West Coast. My favorite place that I’ve lived is probably Brush Prairie, Washington. It is a small town a few miles from the Columbia River. I am a junior in the School of Individualized Studies where I study the ‘Implications of AI in Security, Diplomacy, and Global Strategy.’ That’s just a fancy way of saying I study the impacts of new technologies in the ecosystem of security; incorporating geospatial technology and Russian language into the mix as well. I enjoyed my time in Rochester so much that I recently made the move to become a full time resident and plan to pursue a career here after I finish my degree. Rochester is my ‘home away from home’ and the hope is to write all about my experiences here since transferring to RIT in 2024. If you see me on campus, don’t be a stranger! Go Tigers!