Sumitra Tatapudy

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

Contact Information

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