Davida Teller Award

Davida Teller Award

Funder: Vision Sciences Society

Status: Active award program (established 2013)

Purpose: Given to an outstanding woman vision scientist with a strong history of mentoring and exceptional contributions to the field of vision science.

In Honor Of: Davida Teller, an exceptional scientist, mentor, and colleague who led the field of visual development for decades.

Geographic Scope: International (VSS members)

Eligibility:

Woman vision scientist only

Must be an active VSS member in recent years

Must have made exceptional contributions to vision science

Strong history of mentoring given consideration

Nominated by VSS member

Members of the Award Committee and VSS Board of Directors cannot serve as nominators

Previously considered nominees are eligible for re-nomination

Award Details:

Recipient recognized at VSS annual meeting

Award announced in late March

Presentation given at VSS Awards Session

Focus Areas: Vision science (all areas)

Contact: Nominations submitted by email to VSS

Previous Recipients (2017): Mary Hayhoe; (2026): T. Rowan Candy