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Anisha Navlekar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on biology education and professional development in graduate education. She serves as the BIOL 1403 course coordinator, BIOL 1404 lab coordinator, and Director of the Biology Teacher Scholars program.
- PhD in Biology, Texas Tech University (2022)
- MSc in Applied Microbiology, Vellore Institute of Technology, India (2014)
- BSc in Microbiology, University of Pune, India (2012)
Her research lies at the intersection of biology and education, with a strong emphasis on discipline-based education research (DBER). She investigates how students’ mindsets influence learning strategies and academic resilience in STEM contexts. Additionally, she has conducted research on microbial communities involved in plastic biodegradation, bridging biological sciences with environmental sustainability.
Her recent publications reflect a dual trajectory: educational psychology in undergraduate STEM learning and applied microbiology in environmental systems. The 2024 paper explores how growth mindset affects study behaviors through emotional reactions to errors. The 2023 study compares gut microbiomes of insects capable of plastic degradation, contributing to bioremediation science.
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Anisha Navlekar mentors future biology educators through the Biology Teacher Scholars program. While no formal advisees are listed, her leadership in curriculum coordination and teacher training indicates an active role in student development and academic programming. There is no mention of external grants in the text.
She is involved in the Disciplined-based Biology Education Research group, focusing on improving pedagogical practices and learning outcomes in biological sciences education.
