She has taught both undergraduate and graduate engineering classes with aplomb, focusing on teaching as mentorship. When textbooks have not existed, she has not hesitated to fashion her own materials; and when the curriculum seemed limited, she has taken the initiative to develop a new course. But, perhaps more important, students have admired and benefited from Professor Papavasiliou’s patience and advice outside of class, whether about classroom materials or career choices. Her efforts have helped create a vibrant home for students in the Biomedical Engineering Department.