Background
Thayer, Paul William was born on July 18, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Hugh Olin and Margaret Elizabeth (Young) Thayer.
consultant Psychology educator
Thayer, Paul William was born on July 18, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Hugh Olin and Margaret Elizabeth (Young) Thayer.
Bachelor of Science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1950. Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1954.
From assistant program director to senior vice president, Life Insurance Marketing & Research Association, Hartford, Connecticut, 1956-1977; professor psychology, head department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1977-1993; professor emeritus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, since 1993.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science (treasurer 1994-2000), Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (secretary-tres. 1974-1976, president 1976-1977, Distinguished Professional Practice award 1987, Distinguished Service award 1990), SIOP Foundation (president since 2004).
Married Bjorg Magda Skoklefald, June 12, 1951. Children: Scott, Lisa, Christina.