Background
Stevenson, William John was born on December 8, 1949 in Florida, Transvaal, Republic of South Africa. Son of William Bernard and Aletta Rachel (Venter) Stevenson.
Stevenson, William John was born on December 8, 1949 in Florida, Transvaal, Republic of South Africa. Son of William Bernard and Aletta Rachel (Venter) Stevenson.
Bachelor of Science in Aero Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Republic of South Africa, 1971. MEngring., Stellenbosch University, Republic of South Africa, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, University Cincinnati, 1993.
Part-time lecturer, Stellenbosch Engineering, 1972-1973; member of staff, Council for Science and Industrial Research, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, 1975-1987; engineer, Council for Science and Industrial Research, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, since 1991.
Member, past secretary Bursary Fund, Lynnwood Baptist Church, Pretoria, 1983-1987. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, International Neural Network Society, South African Institution Mechanical Engineers (Thomas Pringle award 1982).
Married Isobel Anne Gilfillan, December 20, 1974. Children: William Alexander, Andrew John.