
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology
Dr. Sumitra Tatapudy earned her PhD at UCSF studying stem cell fate determination and competition in Drosophila ovarian niches. She completed her postdoc at the University of Washington, Seattle, examining student-perceived competition, equity, and belonging in undergraduate STEM classes. She strives to create classrooms where students find meaningful learning moments and feel seen and valued.
Education
BA
University of California, Davis
2013
BS
University of California, Davis
2013
PhD
University of California San Francisco
2021
Classes
Evolution
BIOL 360-A
Fall 2025