Bhaskar Upadhyay

Bhaskar Upadhyay is a Professor at the University of Minnesota in the Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development department. His research focuses on addressing achievement gaps, opportunity gaps, and educational disparities, with expertise tied to UN Sustainable Development Goals. He actively collaborates internationally, particularly in Nepal and South Kazakhstan, and works on projects related to STEM education, teacher leadership, and community-driven science.

Research Interests:

• Achievement and opportunity gaps in education
• Equity and justice in science education
• Community-engaged and transformative teaching
• Indigenous and rural education contexts
• Integration of cultural heritage in pedagogy

Recent Research Trends: His recent publications emphasize bridging STEM education with cultural heritage, fostering teacher leadership in marginalized contexts, and advancing equity in science learning. Themes include community-driven initiatives, informal STEM education, and cross-cultural collaborations.

Grants and Projects: Upadhyay has secured funding from The Spencer Foundation, The National Science Foundation, and The U.S. Department of State for initiatives such as English language integration in higher education, informal STEM learning, and case studies on teaching about race.