Background
Dixon, William Robert was born on September 16, 1917 in Hudson, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Robert and Mary (George) Dixon.
educational psychology educator
Dixon, William Robert was born on September 16, 1917 in Hudson, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Robert and Mary (George) Dixon.
Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University, 1938; Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1939; Doctor of Philosophy (Horace H. Rackham fellow 1947-1948, Burke Aaron Hinsdale scholar1948), University of Michigan, 1948.
Teacher, principal, W. Canada Valley Central Schools, Middleville, New York, 1940-1942; assistant professor, University of Illinois, 1948-1949; assistant professor, University of Michigan, 1949-1952; associate professor, University of Michigan, 1952-1956; professor educational psychology, University of Michigan, 1956-1986; retired, University of Michigan, 1986. Visiting professor education U. Bombay, India, 1964-1965.
Director Michigan Interdisciplinary Research Training Program, 1967-1972. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Fellow American Psychological Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Member American Educational Research Association.
Married Carol Everson Lewis, December 20, 1940. Children: William R., Barbara Annual.