Andrew Tirrell
Andrew (Andy) Tirrell is an American lawyer, professor, and a former champion on the televised game show Jeopardy!.
Career in Law and International Development
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University in 2002 in Classics and History.[1][2], Tirrell received his JD from Columbia Law School. He then practiced litigation with the law firm Arent Fox Schiff[3], before joining the civil rights organization Advocates for Children (NYC) as a staff attorney, practicing human rights law in Central America, and serving as a consultant to the international development organization Plan International[4] in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, and Thailand.
Career in Academia
Tirrell is currently an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of San Diego[5]. He previously taught at Boston College, Tufts University, and Harvard University[6]. Tirrell studied at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he received a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy and a PhD in International Relations. His research, publications, and teaching focus on environmental governance, human rights, and natural resource management[7]. Tirrell is also a research fellow at the Global Development and Environment Institute[8].
Jeopardy! Appearance
Tirrell's first appearance on Jeopardy! was on December 6th, 2022, when he defeated 21-time champion Cris Pannulo with a final score of $15,399[9]. He came in second place to Ron Cheung in the next airing of the show[10]
Personal Life
During his first-day Jeopardy! contestant chat, Tirrell discussed the fisheries research he conducted in Arctic Norway, while his second-day contestant chat revealed his plans to use part of his winnings to start backyard beekeeping with his young son[11].
References
- ↑ "Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends Andrew Tirrell '02 is the Latest Brandeis Alum to Wield a "Jeopardy!" Buzzer". Brandeis Alumni, Family, and Friends. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Andrew Tirrell, JD, PhD". University of San Diego Faculty Directory. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Mr. Andrew Robert Tirrell, Attorney". Lawyer.com. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "National Science Foundation IGERT Water Diplomacy Project Directory". Tufts University. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Andrew Tirrell, JD, PhD". University of San Diego Faculty Directory. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Dr. Andrew Tirrell". Fletcher Center for International Environment & Resource Policy. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Andrew Tirrell publication profile". Google Scholar. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "GDAE Staff". Global Development and Environment Institute. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Jeopardy! Daily Box Scores". Jeopardy.com. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Jeopardy! Daily Box Scores". Jeopardy.com. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ↑ "Jeopardy, contestant chat - Andy Tirrell Day 2 (12/7/22)". Youtube.com. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
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