She is described by a student as “a remarkable instructor who exemplifies the joys of learning. She brings out the best in each student.” Her wide range of teaching practices include innovations like place-based projects that situate students in community settings. Das’ support extends beyond courses taken and dissertations written. She mentors students by working together on research, and by organizing mock job talks that invite faculty and students to participate in the feedback process to prepare graduate students for positions in academia. Colleagues commend Das for her invaluable contributions in improving the department curriculum and praise her success at inspiring students to excel through her “ability to interplay between spatial planning and social structures that gives her teaching authenticity and empowers students.”