Background
Williamson, William Owen was born on January 30, 1911 in Luton County, England. Son of Owen and Susan Winifred (Pollock) Williamson. came to the United States, 1959.
consultant Geological and chemical educator
Williamson, William Owen was born on January 30, 1911 in Luton County, England. Son of Owen and Susan Winifred (Pollock) Williamson. came to the United States, 1959.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors, London University, 1931. Bachelor of Science in Geology with honors, London University, 1932. Doctor of Philosophy in Geology, London University, 1934.
Doctor of Science in Geology and Chemistry, London University, 1958.
Chief assistant in ceramics, North Staffordshire Technology College, Stoke-on-Trent, England, 1934-1942; research officer, Ministry of Supply, Birmingham, England, 1942-1945; professional officer, Government Metallurgical Laboratory, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1945-1947; principal research officer, Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation, Melbourne, Australia, 1947-1959; professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1959-1976; emeritus professor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1976.
Fellow Royal Chemical Society, American Ceramic Society. Member Mineralogical Society (United Kingdom), Geologists Association (United Kingdom), Archaeol. Institute American.
Married Olive Zoe Tucker, August 5, 1958.