Sandhya Baviskar

Sandhya Baviskar is a Professor in the Department of Biological Science at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Her work spans molecular biology research focused on Dictyostelium discoideum and innovative science education practices emphasizing constructivism and cognitive learning frameworks.

Research Interests:

• Molecular mechanisms of protein function in Dictyostelium development
• RNA interference applications in gene regulation studies
• Constructivist teaching methodologies in college science classrooms
• Integration of Bloom's Taxonomy for critical thinking development
• Automated biological image analysis using computational tools
• Unified learning models bridging cognitive science and pedagogy

Publications Trends: Her research demonstrates a dual focus: from 2006-2018, molecular biology studies on Dictyostelium proteins and developmental processes, alongside concurrent work in science education since 2007. The latter explores constructivist teaching frameworks, assessment strategies, and cognitive learning models applied to science instruction.