Background
Richardson, John Sanford was born on December 14, 1908 in Darke County, Ohio, United States. Son of Cary Lincoln and Luella (Deeter) Richardson.
Richardson, John Sanford was born on December 14, 1908 in Darke County, Ohio, United States. Son of Cary Lincoln and Luella (Deeter) Richardson.
Bachelor of Science, Miami University, 1933, Master of Arts, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1942.
Elementary, high school teacher. Principal McGuffey School. Instructor Miami University, 1936-1939, assistant professor, 1939-1942, associate professor, 1942-1947.
Associate professor Ohio State University, 1948-1953, professor, 1953-1969.
Visiting professor Northwestern University, 1953, Oregon State College, 1956. Director National Science Foundation Academic Year Institute, Ohio State University, 1957-1969.
Science education consultant Grolier, Incorporated. Director Educational Research Information Clearinghouse Information Analysis Center for Science Education.
Editorial director Compton’s Illustrated Science Dictionary.
Director Science Education Centers for Research and Development.
Member United States national commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Member President's Committee on Scientists and Engineers. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Member National Science Teachers Association (president 1956-1957), National Education Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Helen Kathryn Ryan, February 20, 1937. Children: Alan Ralph, Neil Ryan, Lynne Elizabeth.