Dr. Willie Pearson

Biography

Willie Pearson, Jr. is a retired Regents Professor specializing in the sociology of science and technology, as well as family sociology. Prior to his role at Georgia Tech, he served as Chair of the School of History and Sociology beginning in 2001 and held a distinguished appointment at Wake Forest University, where he was a Professor of Sociology and had an adjunct position in Medical Education at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. His career includes postdoctoral fellowships at Educational Testing Service (ETS) and the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) in the United States Congress. Over his career, Pearson has been recognized with the Alumni Achievement Award from Southern Illinois University's College of Liberal Arts and elected as a National Associate to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. He is also a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS). A prolific author, Pearson has co-edited ten books and published numerous articles and book chapters. His research has been supported by various grants from the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and others. He has been active in several scientific advisory committees and editorial boards, contributing significantly to the fields of science and technology studies and educational policy.

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