Background
Wolko, Howard Stephen was born on April 30, 1925 in Buffalo. Son of Stephen and Jennie (Herman) Wolko.
(In the Cause of Flight; Technologists of Aeronautics and ...)
In the Cause of Flight; Technologists of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Wolko, Howard Stephen was born on April 30, 1925 in Buffalo. Son of Stephen and Jennie (Herman) Wolko.
Bachelor of Science, University Buffalo, 1949. Master of Science, University Buffalo, 1953. Doctor of Science, George Washington University, 1967.
Design engineer scientific instruments division, American Optical Company, Buffalo, 1950-1952; research associate, Cornell Aero. Laboratory, Buffalo, 1952-1955; chief structures research, Bell Aircraft Corporation, Niagara Falls, New York, 1955-1959; head solid mechanics engineering science directorate, Air Force Office Science Research, Washington, 1959-1962; chief structural mechanics office advanced research and technical, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 1962-1967; professor mechanic engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1967-1972; professor, department chairman mechanic engineering, Memphis (Tennessee) State University, 1972-1973; assistant director science and technical, National Air and Space Museum Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1973-1980; advisor for technical aeronautics, National Air and Space Museum Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1980-1993. Consultant Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton, 1990-1991, Museum Flight, Seattle, 1987.
(In the Cause of Flight; Technologists of Aeronautics and ...)
With United States Navy, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Married Ruth Allene Westphal, September 7, 1950. Children: Leslie, Kurt, Lindsey, Nels (deceased 1999).
