Tessa Andrews Receives 2025 OIBR Lillian Eby Mentoring Award
Dr. Tessa Andrews, Meigs Professor of Genetics & Director of the SEER Center, was honored with the 2025 OIBR Lillian Eby Mentoring Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment to science education and mentorship.
Dr. Andrews’ research explores the cognitive, affective, social, cultural, and structural factors that shape how college instructors teach, with the ultimate goal of improving learning and promoting diversity in undergraduate STEM education, particularly within the life sciences.
As Director of the SEER Center, she has provided extensive mentorship to early-career faculty—both formally, by serving as a named mentor on grant proposals, and informally, through her day-to-day engagement with SEER Center affiliates. Under her leadership, the Center’s seminar series has become a vital platform for advancing faculty development and career growth.