William Thomas Root

Background

Root, William Thomas was born on June 2, 1882 in Concordia, Kansas, United States. Son of William T. and Katherine (York) Root.

Education

Graduate Los Angeles State Normal, 1905. Bachelor of Arts, Stanford, 1912, Master of Arts, 1913, Doctor of Philosophy, 1921.

Career

1 son, William Calvin. Instructor in psychology, Los Angeles State Normal, 1913-1919. Professor psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 1921-1929, also head of department since 1929 and dean of the Graduate School since 1935.

Trustee Western Penitentiary for Pennsylvania.

Achievements

• William Thomas Root has been listed as a noteworthy psychologist. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Psychological Association, American Statistical Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Phi Delta Kappa, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Ida May Nyce, June 27, 1914.

Father:

William T. Root

Mother:

Katherine (York) Root

Spouse:

Ida May Nyce