Grantee

Pashupati Shrestha is a dedicated science educator with over a decade of teaching experience at Tilangatar Secondary School in Nepal. He holds a Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology (2016) and a Bachelor’s degree in Education (2020), both from Tribhuvan University. 

As a Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program awardee, Pashupati will participate in a six-week program at California State University, Chico, in the United States. There, he will explore innovative teaching methodologies to elevate science education in his community. 

Pashupati’s professional focus lies in active learning and designing hands-on activities, with an emphasis on creating low- or no-cost educational materials using locally available resources. His contributions include co-developing Class 10 and 11 science textbooks for Nepal’s Curriculum Development Center and authoring reference books for students from Class 8 to the undergraduate level. 

A National Geographic Certified Educator since 2020, Pashupati is passionate about making science engaging and accessible. He has led community-based initiatives, such as developing low-cost science kits and audiovisual resources. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he ensured uninterrupted learning by creating online tutorials and audio classes for his students. 

Through the Fulbright TEA Program, Pashupati aims to bring back innovative approaches to inspire critical thinking, enhance science education, and contribute to the broader educational development of his community.