William Frederick Williams

Background

Williams, William Frederick was born on November 9, 1921 in Wallasey, England. Son of Albert Frederick and Ethel (Parks) Williams.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, Liverpool (England) University, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Physics, University College, London, 1955.

Career

Senior lecturer in physics, Southeast Essex (England) Technology College, 1949-1956; head department physics and mathematics, Norwood Technology College, London, 1956-1961; head department physics, West Ham College of Technology, London, 1962-1966; director combined studies in science, U. Leeds (England), 1966-1983; Adjunct Professor of science, technical and society, Pennsylvania State University, State College, since 1984. Coordinator inter-universities science in a social context project, England, 1973-1976. Visiting professor Monbusho/Brit Company, Japan, 1982-1983, joint matriculation board, Manchester.

Achievements

• William Frederick Williams has been listed as a noteworthy Science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs, Scientists for Global Responsibility. Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, 1942-1946. Fellow Institute of Physics, Institution of Elec.

Engineers.

Interests

• Avocations: walking, photography, birdwatching.

Connections

Married Joyce Knowles, July 7, 1947. Children: Shirley Jane, Ian Stephen.

Father:

Albert Frederick Williams

Mother:

Ethel (Parks) Williams

Spouse:

Joyce Knowles

child:

Ian Stephen Williams

child:

Shirley Jane Williams