Andrea Drew Hutchison

Andrea Drew Hutchison is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), School of Science and Engineering. She serves as the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Program in Chemistry and the Coordinator of the Organic Chemistry Labs. She is also an academic mentor for undergraduate Chemistry majors and faculty advisor to the UMKC Pre-Dental Society.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, University of South Carolina, 1994
• B.S. in Chemistry, University of South Carolina, 1990

Her primary areas of interest include Chemical Education, Organic Chemistry Lab instruction, Nutrition, and Pre-Dental advising. Her work emphasizes undergraduate teaching excellence and student mentorship in chemistry and health professions preparation.

While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her professional focus appears centered on pedagogy, curriculum development, and laboratory coordination rather than primary research publication.

Scientific and Teaching Awards:

• Student Organization Advisor of the Year
• UMKC Student Government Association’s Apple Polisher’s Award
• Dean’s Outstanding Teaching Award for Non-Regular Faculty
• Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Professor Drew Hutchison plays a significant role in academic advising and student support. She mentors undergraduate Chemistry majors and advises the UMKC Pre-Dental Society, contributing substantially to student success and professional development. She completed a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellowship prior to joining UMKC in 1996, bringing strong research and academic credentials into her teaching-focused role.

No specific research labs or teams are mentioned in the provided text, though her leadership in the Organic Chemistry Labs and undergraduate program coordination indicates active involvement in instructional teams and curriculum management.