Hooper, Frank (1937 - )

Frank Hooper

A professor of Child and Family Studies at UW for twenty-three years, Frank Hooper earned a BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Michigan (1962), followed by an MA (1964) and PhD (1967) in Psychology from Wayne State University. Before coming to UW in 1970, Hooper was an assistant professor of Child Development and Psychology at West Virginia University for three years. It was during these years that he established himself as a major researcher in Piaget’s theory of development.

At UW, Hooper continued making important contributions to research in logical concept development from childhood through adolescence. He worked on several projects funded by the National Institute of Education and published articles in leading journals in developmental psychology. Known as a demanding professor, Hooper attracted many graduate students from different disciplines to his seminars.

His administrative positions included chairing the Home Management and Family Living Department from 1973 to 1974 and coordinating the Child and Family Studies program area from 1976 to 1977.