Background
Owens, William Abbott was born on June 13, 1914 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Abbott and Sarah Jane (Hines) Owens.
Owens, William Abbott was born on June 13, 1914 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Abbott and Sarah Jane (Hines) Owens.
Bachelor of Arts, Winona State University, Minnesota, 1935; postgraduate, University of Chicago, 1935-1936; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1940.
Member faculty, Iowa State University, Ames, 1940; associate professor psychology, Iowa State University, 1946; head department psychology, Iowa State University, 1947-1959; professor psychology, Purdue University, 1959-1968; professor psychology, U. Georgia, 1968-1984; director Institute Behavioral Research, U. Georgia, since 1970; acting provost, U. Georgia, 1976-1977; University professor, U. Georgia, 1978-1984; professor emeritus, U. Georgia, since 1984.
Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Fellow American Psychological Association. Member International Association for Applied Psychology, Rotary, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Married Barbara Louise Ramsey, July 26, 1941. 1 child, Scott Ramsey.