Shu-Nu Chang Rundgren

Shu-Nu Chang Rundgren is a Professor in the Department of Education at Stockholm University, where she serves as the Scientific Leader and Coordinator for the Educational Research in Citizenship Competences (ERiCC) research group. She also holds positions as Honorary Chair Professor at National Tsing-Hua University in Taiwan and previously served as Professor II of Science Education at Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway (2018-2020) and Professor of Science Education at Karlstad University (2011-2015).

Professor Chang Rundgren's research primarily focuses on socioscientific issues (SSI) and informal argumentation skills related to climate change and pandemic-related issues. She developed the SEE-SEP model in 2010, which addresses SSI through multiple disciplinary perspectives including Science/Technology (S), Environment (E), Economy (E), Social Culture (S), Ethics (E), and Policy (P). Her work emphasizes the importance of holistic consideration when addressing complex socioscientific issues.

Her research interests span critical and creative thinking through SSI-based inquiry, critical scientific media literacy, public understanding of science, technology and health, digital competence in formal and informal settings, and inclusive education. These interests reflect her commitment to developing citizenship competences for pluralistic democracy through education.

Analysis of her recent publications shows a consistent focus on socioscientific issues-based education, sustainable development, teacher professional development, and equity in education. Her work demonstrates a strong international collaboration network, with research spanning multiple countries including Sweden, Norway, Taiwan, and the Netherlands. The publications reveal an interdisciplinary approach connecting science education, sustainability, citizenship, and social justice.

Professor Chang Rundgren is actively involved in significant research projects including the EU FP7 PARRISE project (2014-2017) and EU FP7 PROFILES project (2010-2014), which focus on promoting responsible research and innovation in science education and teacher professional development.

She leads the Educational Research in Citizenship Competences (ERiCC) research group, which defines competence as the acquisition and mobilization of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values through reflection, anticipation and action to meet complex demands in developing pluralistic democracy. The group's work emphasizes the connection between education and democratic citizenship in contemporary society.