He completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Zoology at the University of Guelph, before going on to complete his PhD in Genetics and Evolution at LaTrobe University. He then went on to complete postdoctoral fellowships at James Cook University, Simon Fraser University and the University of Sydney. He currently teaches undergraduate biology courses, including Animal Behaviour, Behavioural Genetics, and Behavioural Ecology, as well as a graduate seminar course in Behavioural Ecology. His research focuses on the biological basis of insect social behaviour. Dana Nguyen, a member of the Academic Affairs Committee for WURJHNS, had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Thompson to learn more about his career path and his research.