Samuel Myers Jr. facts for kids

Samuel L. Myers Jr. was born on March 9, 1949. He is an American economist. He is a special professor at the University of Minnesota. There, he teaches about human relations and social fairness.

He has won important awards for his work. These include the Samuel Z. Westerfield Jr. Award and the Marilyn J. Gittell Activist Scholar Award. In 2007, he became a member of the National Academy of Public Administration. This shows he is a respected expert.

Growing Up and School

Samuel L. Myers Jr. grew up near Morgan State University. His father, Samuel L. Myers Sr., was an economics professor there.

Myers Jr. was born deaf. His mother and his grandfather on his mother's side were also deaf. His family has roots in Jamaica. He earned his first degree from Morgan State University. Then, he went on to get his advanced degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

What He Does

Professor Myers has taught at many universities. These include the University of Texas, Austin, the University of Maryland, College Park, and the University of Pittsburgh. He also worked as an economist for the Federal Trade Commission.

He has led important groups like the National Economic Association. He has also led the Association of Public Policy and Management. Professor Myers has written many books and papers. His work often looks at fairness and equality. He studies how people are treated in areas like law enforcement, jobs, and housing.