William Petit

Background

Petit, William was born on June 23, 1965 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Son of William Granger Senior and Ruth Petit. came to the United States 1987.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Toronto, 1987; Master of Science, Boston University, 1990; Doctor of Philosophy, Boston University, 1995.

Career

Research technician, Institute Marine Affairs, Chaguaramas, Trinidad, 1983-1984; teaching fellow, Boston University, 1987-1990; technical writer, Bioinformation Associations, Boston, 1989; lecturer, Franklin Institute Boston, 1990; writing fellow, Boston University, 1990-1991; chemist, Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, Massachusetts, since 1991. Instructor chemistry Engineering and Science Resources for Advancement, Boston,1992-1994. Community advisory board Boston Museum Science.

Board directors Jamaica Plain Cmty.

Achievements

• William Petit has been listed as a notable Scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Organisation for Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (secretary since 1991), Phi Beta Sigma. M C.

Connections

Married Joan Urquhart, 1994.

Father:

William Granger Senior

Mother:

Ruth Petit

Spouse:

Joan Urquhart