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College of Science Advisory Board

Our advisory board members are an integral part of the College of Science family. These individuals generously give of their time to help shape the direction of our programs, curriculum, and strategic college goals. By sharing their experiences, leadership skills and passion, they are partners in making our university a premier institution for studying science in the Inland Northwest, in the country, and beyond.

Shaping the Future
Our board members come from a variety of positions in industry; examples include a consultant for NASA, business entrepreneurs, researchers in higher education, and many more. If you are interested in learning more about our advisory board members, or if you’d like to learn how you can become more involved in the College of Science, please contact Eric Bennett.

Meet Our Members

  • Patrice Burgess, Board Chair, Physician and Special Assistant to the President for Medical Education, University of Idaho, Boise, Idaho
  • Lawrence Knight, Board Vice Chair, Physician and Founding Partner (retired), Treasure Valley Laboratories, Boise, Idaho
  • Gary Bennett, Consultant, NASA, Emmett, Idaho
  • Monte Boisen, Faculty Representative, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Moscow, Idaho
  • Linda Clark, Superintendent, Meridian School District, Meridian, Idaho
  • Roy Ellsworth, Physician and Ophthalmologist (retired), Boise, Idaho
  • David Hawk, Senior Partner, E2A Energy Analysis and Answers, Boise, Idaho
  • Brian Hill, 3M Company (retired), Portland, Oregon
  • Diana Johns, Physician, Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Leland "Roy" Mink, Water and Geothermal Energy Consultant, Worley, Idaho 
  • Mark Nielsen, Associate Dean, University of Idaho College of Science, Moscow, Idaho
  • Dean "Skip" Pierce, Partner, Summit Dental Group, Boise, Idaho
  • Wellington "Skip" Pierce, Treasure Valley Laboratories (retired manager), Boise, Idaho
  • Rick Spielman, Senior Scientist, Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation, Idaho Falls, Idaho
  • Janet Schaumburg, Director of Human Resources (retired), Univation Technologies, LLC, Houston, Texas
  • Tom Williams, Assistant Dean, University of Idaho College of Science, Moscow, Idaho
  • Scott Wood, Dean, University of Idaho College of Science, Moscow, Idaho

 
Former Members

  • Melanie Call, Global Product Manager, Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, California
  • Charles Luke, Boeing Company (retired), East Wenatchee, Washington
  • Stanley Olson, Superintendent, Boise School District, Boise, Idaho