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Wilson recognized by Georgia math educators group Writer: Cindy Schnably, 706/542-5889, schnably@uga.edu Contact: James Wilson, 706/542-4552, jwilson@uga.edu
Wilson is nationally recognized for his scholarly contributions to mathematics education.
University of Georgia mathematics education professor James W. Wilson has received the Gladys M. Thomason Award for Distinguished Service from the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GCTM) for 2008.
Wilson, a professor in the College of Education’s department of mathematics and science education, is nationally recognized for his scholarly contributions to mathematics education. His research has focused on problem solving, assessment and technology during a career that has spanned 50 years.
Wilson also has made a substantial contribution to the field through his curriculum writing. Over a 20-year period, he authored two textbook series for grades K-8 and a college methods textbook.
Wilson also served as editor of the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education during a crucial time in its history and helped raise it to its current prominence. He is considered by many mathematics educators to be at the forefront of using technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
In 2001, Wilson received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics.
Wilson, who joined the UGA faculty in 1968, earned his doctorate in mathematics education from Stanford University. He earned three master’s degrees in mathematics from Kansas State Teacher’s College, Stanford and Notre Dame universities. He received a B.S. in social science and science from Kansas State Teacher’s College.
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