Politics Graduate Student Elizabeth Bachman is one of ten students recognized by Princeton's Graduate School with their annual Teaching Award.

Elizabeth, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in politics, was commended for her “simply superb” work as a preceptor for “Chinese Politics,” taught by Rory Truex, associate professor of politics and international affairs.

Bachman received the highest rating Truex had ever seen for a preceptor in this course. “The student responses revealed a teacher who is engaged, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable,” Truex said.

Students described Bachman’s teaching as transformative. “Elizabeth’s teaching not only enhanced my understanding of Chinese politics but also fundamentally changed how I view academic discussions,” one student wrote. “Her classes are a testament to the fact that great teaching is not merely about delivering information but about inspiring students to think critically and creatively.”