Background
Small, William Andrew was born on October 16, 1914 in Cobleskill, New York, United States. Son of James Arner and Lois (Patterson) Small.
Small, William Andrew was born on October 16, 1914 in Cobleskill, New York, United States. Son of James Arner and Lois (Patterson) Small.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1936; Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Rochester, 1950; Master of Arts, University Rochester, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, University Rochester, 1958.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1936, advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander, 1944. Commandant cadets, instructor DeVeaux School, Niagara Falls, New York, 1945-1948. Instructor University Rochester, 1951-1955.
Alfred (New York ) University, 1955-1956. Assistant professor mathematics Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1956-1958, associate professor, chairman department, 1958-1960. Professor mathematics Tennessee Technology University, 1960-1962, State University College, Geneseo, New York, 1962-1985, chairman department mathematics, 1962-1978.
Professor emeritus, distinguished service professor State University of New York, from 1985. Fulbright-Hays lecturer mathematics Aleppo University, Syrian Arab Republic, 1964-1965.
Member Mathematics Association American, United States Naval Institute, Military Order World Wars, Retired Officers Association, Seneca Army Depot Officers Club, American Legion, Rotary (president Geneseo club 1990-1991), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Bela Small; children: Lois (Mistress Paul Gindling), James (deceased).