Andy Tan Recognized with Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Andy Tan, Associate Professor of Communication and Director of the Health Communication & Equity Lab, received the 2024 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

The awards are the highest honor the United States government bestows upon science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.

Tan’s research examines the impact of marketing, media and public health messages on health behaviors and outcomes among diverse populations, including young adults, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations. He has been published in many peer-reviewed journals, and his scholarship and work have been cited in The Philadelphia Inquirer, TIME, CNN, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal.

Established by President Clinton in 1996, PECASE recognizes innovative and far-reaching developments in science and technology, enhances connections between research and impacts on society, and highlights the importance of the advances for the nation’s future.

“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition,” Tan said. “This award reflects the collective commitment to advancing health equity through community-engaged research, from my dedicated research team members, community advisors, youth partners and my Annenberg colleagues. I’m grateful to share this accolade with them for inspiring me every day.”