William Ray Wright

Background

Wright, William Ray was born on August 16, 1941 in Iola, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Raymond B. Wright and Luella Nottleson Johnson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, 1966; Master of Science, U. Maryland., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Maryland., 1972.

Career

Assistant professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1972-1978; associate professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1978-1986; department chairman, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, since 1983; professor, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, since 1986. Interim dean, director U. Rhode Island, 1989. Adjunct associate professor Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1982-1983.

Consultant since 1972.

Achievements

• William Ray Wright has been listed as a notable Soil scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Society Soil Science, Soil Science Society American, Soil and Water Conservation Society, Society Soil Scientists Southern New England (president 1987-1990).

Connections

Married Mary Lou C. Barto, June 15, 1963. Children: Heidi, Heather, Andrew.

Father:

Raymond B. Wright

Mother:

Luella Nottleson Johnson

Spouse:

Mary Lou C. Barto

child:

Andrew Wright

child:

Heather Wright

child:

Heidi Wright