Independent processes and work are relevant across all disciplines, increasingly so as remote work becomes more common. This panel covers the essential skills and mindsets required for thriving in such environments. We’ll discuss the steps to navigating challenges and achieving goals with minimal guidance, and how those experiences inform our journey ahead. We highlight the role of trial and error in fostering self-sufficiency and self-efficacy, allowing us to take ownership of our projects and empower others in the process. Join us as we share our insights on overcoming obstacles, developing new skills, and building a foundation for career development.

Moderator: Rick Feldman, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Entrepreneurship, Organizations, and Society (EOS) & Nexus Track Chair for Global Business Nexus/Co-Director of Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab

Working from home through a disability lens
Ace MacIntyre ’25, Psychology and Film Media Theater double major & Law, Public Policy, and Human Rights Nexus

Creating a Digital Advocacy Program
Lou Rachwal ’26, Psychology and Gender Studies Double Major & Law, Public Policy, and Human Rights Nexus

Am I an Artist?
Catherine Carja ’25, Studio Art major
Miriam Xu