Background
Thomson, William Joseph was born on May 15, 1939 in New York City. Son of Raymond J. and Alice Y. (Lanzone) Thomson.
Thomson, William Joseph was born on May 15, 1939 in New York City. Son of Raymond J. and Alice Y. (Lanzone) Thomson.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Pratt Institute, 1960. Master of Science, Stanford University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Idaho, Moscow, 1969.
Associate scientist Avco Research and Development, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 1962—1963. Research engineer Union Oil Corporation, Brea, California, 1972—1973. Member faculty University Idaho, 1961—1981.
Professor Washington State University, Pullman, since 1981, chairman department chemical engineering, since 1981. Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1963-1966.
Member of American Ceramic Society, American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society.
Married Cinda Sue Edney. Children: Paul, Leslie, Amy, Laura, Ray.