Background
Wilson, James William was born on September 12, 1936 in Linwood, Kansas, United States. Son of Harry H. and Minnie Opal (Cummins) Wilson.
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James William Wilson
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Education
Bachelor of Science, then Master of Arts, Kansas State Teachers College, 1958, 60; Master of Science, Notre Dame U., 1964; Master of Science, Stanford University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1967.
Career
Teacher mathematics, Marion (Kansas) City Schools, 1958-1960; instructor mathematics, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, 1961-1962; graduate assistant, then research associate, Stanford (California) U., 1962-1968; instructor, St. Michaels College, Winooski, Vermont, 1967; assistant professor, U. Georgia, Athens, 1968-1969; associate professor, U. Georgia, 1969-1978; professor mathematics education, U. Georgia, since 1978. Program manager, National Science Foundation, Washington, 1974-1975. Consultant, National Assessment of Education Programs, Denver, 1968-1981.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Council Teachers Mathematics (board directors 1978-1981), School Sciences and Mathematics Association (board directors 1974-1987), Mathematics Association American, Georgia Council Teachers Mathematics Phi Delta Kappa.
Interests
Connections
Married Corene C. Say, May 28, 1960. Children: Mary, Nancy, Karen.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat