Vincent Richard

Professor Vincent Richard serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning Studies at Laval University's Faculty of Education. His institutional affiliations extend across multiple research entities:

• Primary appointment: Faculty of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning Studies, Laval University
• Researcher at Centre for Research and Intervention on Academic Success (CRIRES)
• Associate Researcher at Chair in Leadership in Science Education and Sustainable Development
• Associate Researcher at CentrERE
• Regular Member of Hydro-Québec Institute for Environment, Development and Society (EDS)

His academic preparation includes:

• Doctorate in Science Education, Laval University (2012)
• Master's in Philosophy, Laval University (2004)
• Bachelor of Philosophy, Franciscan University of Steubenville (2002)

Professor Richard's research program critically examines science education through three interconnected lenses: pedagogical innovation using scientific demonstrations in K-12 settings, societal integration of cultural reference points and risk discourse in curricula, and technological implementation of ICT with attention to ethical dimensions. His work fundamentally challenges traditional science teaching by positioning science as a socially embedded practice rather than isolated technical knowledge.

Analysis of his 2010-2012 publications reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory focused on democratizing science education. Key themes include reconstructing the nature of science using Latour's sociology, translating complex risk concepts (e.g., GM foods) for public understanding, and developing critical pedagogy for researcher social responsibility. These studies consistently bridge theoretical frameworks with classroom applications.

His funded research includes a $270,000 MESRST grant for cultural integration modules in science education. Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate courses (DID-1003, DID-2011) on elementary science pedagogy and graduate courses (DID-6024, DID-7032) covering advanced didactics and science education theory. Professor Richard actively mentors through CRIRES and the Science Education Leadership Chair, contributing to sustainable development through science curriculum reform.