Jean Andrey - 2013/2014

Jean Andrey - Geography and Environmental Management

Dr. Jean Andrey demonstrates incredible enthusiasm for all aspects of academic life. Whether it is her research focused on the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure and operations, her award winning teaching, her service as the President of the Canadian Association of Geographers, or her supervision of graduate students, Dr. Andrey brings energy and passion to everything she does.

Graduate students who have worked with Dr. Andrey praise her for her dedication to bringing out the best in every student, by both nurturing and challenging them intellectually to set a high standard for scholarship. Dr. Andrey gives generously of her time, knowledge, wisdom, and experience to ensure that every student realizes their potential. For a struggling student, Dr. Andrey provides structure, guidance, and encouragement, while for the advanced student she finds opportunities for them to excel.

As one of Dr. Andrey’s students noted: “Jean has a special charisma that engages people, makes them feel unique and valued and hence draws out the best in them. What better person to guide our young, aspiring scholars”. Through her boundless energy and dedication to the advising of students in a variety of research projects, Dr. Andrey clearly displays the excellence in graduate supervision that is recognized by this award.