Tyler Andres-Bray

Tyler Andres-Bray is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research interests include behavior and ecology, with a focus on how undergraduate STEM students develop a science identity through inclusive teaching practices. He is particularly interested in how classrooms, curricula, and departments can foster this identity development to support student persistence in STEM. His work includes studies on chimpanzee termite fishing behavior in Cameroon, contributing to the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Tyler Andres-Bray is a researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles, focusing on STEM education, inclusive pedagogy, primate behavior, and behavioral ecology. His work explores the complexities of primate behavior, particularly in chimpanzees and red pandas, through detailed observational and quantitative studies. He investigates behavioral patterns, such as termite fishing techniques and insectivory, and their ecological and cultural correlates. His research also emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills and behavioral flexibility in wild primate populations. Additionally, he contributes to STEM education by promoting inclusive pedagogical approaches that enhance learning outcomes for diverse student populations.