Paulette Vincent-Ruz

Paulette Vincent-Ruz (she/ella) is an Assistant Professor in Chemistry Education Research at New Mexico State University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and her Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Policy from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education.

As a Queer Latinx cis-woman of color born and raised in Mexico, Vincent-Ruz brings a deeply personal perspective to her research. Her work focuses on understanding the systemic barriers that disadvantage marginalized students, examining their impact on students’ chemistry attitudes, opportunities, and learning through equity-centered theories and methodologies. She is a pioneer in integrating QuantCrit methodologies into Chemistry Education Research, bridging her expertise in chemistry with educational theory.

Her contributions to the field have earned her significant recognition, including being named an American Chemical Society Future Leader in Chemistry—the first time this honor was awarded to a chemistry education researcher.