Background
Smith, Tom W. Son of George Robert and Judy Anne Smith.
Smith, Tom W. Son of George Robert and Judy Anne Smith.
Bachelor in History and Political Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1971. Master of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1979.
General social survey director National Opinion Research Center, University Chicago, since 1980. Director Center Study Politics and Society, NORC/U. Chicago, since 2007.
Member of International Social Survey Program (secretary general 1997—2003), World Association Public Opinion Research (standards chair since 2000, electrical president since 2009), American Association Public Opinion Research (conference chair 2004-2005, Innovators award 2000, 2003, Exceptionally Distinguished Achievement award 2002).
Married Barbara Anne Pressler, June 28, 1969. Children: Robert John, Mark William, Kimberly Anne.