Background
Adams, Jack Ashton was born on August 3, 1922 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of Alonzo Theodore and Florence Emma (Gromoll) Adams.
Adams, Jack Ashton was born on August 3, 1922 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of Alonzo Theodore and Florence Emma (Gromoll) Adams.
Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1948; Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1951.
Research psychologist, United States Air Force Personnel and Training Research Center, 1951-1957; professor psychology, University of Illinois, 1957-1987; professor emeritus, University of Illinois, since 1987; liaison scientist, United States Office of Naval Research, London, 1977-1978. Associate member Center for Advanced Study, University of Illinois, 1970-1971. Adjunct lecturer George Mason U., 1989-1991.
Served with infantry Army of the United States, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society, Human Factors Society M C.
Married Marjorie Ruth McGuire, August 12, 1946 (divorced 1982). Children: Samuel Ashton, Sarah Lee.