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Bhaskar Chittoori is a leading researcher in STEM education, with a focus on integrating robotics and computational thinking into elementary school curricula. His work centers on developing innovative pedagogical strategies to foster STEM attitudes and learning in young students, particularly through afterschool programs. Chittoori’s most impactful contribution is his 2019 study on a STEM-integrated robotics curriculum, which has garnered 109 citations, demonstrating its significant influence on educational practice. He also advanced the Understand/Use-Modify-Create (U²MC) strategy, applying it to second-grade robotics in a National Science Foundation-funded project, showing how young learners can develop computational thinking skills. His 2020 work further explores how elementary students build STEM practices and concepts through integrated projects. Notably, Chittoori’s research extends beyond education into plant sciences, as seen in his 2025 review on root phenomics, highlighting his interdisciplinary breadth. By bridging hands-on robotics with foundational STEM learning, Chittoori has shaped how educators approach early STEM education, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for the youngest learners.