Background
Wilson, William Stanley was born on June 5, 1938 in Alexander City, Alabama, United States. Son of Norman W. and Helen C. (Hackemack) Wilson.
Wilson, William Stanley was born on June 5, 1938 in Alexander City, Alabama, United States. Son of Norman W. and Helen C. (Hackemack) Wilson.
Bachelor of Science, William & Mary College, 1959; Master of Arts, William & Mary College, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1972.
Marine biological collector, Virginia Institute Marine Science, Gloucester Point, 1959-1962; computer systems analyst, Virginia Institute Marine Science, Gloucester Point, 1964-1965; computer systems analyst, Chesapeake Bay Institute, Baltimore, 1965-1966; physical oceanography program manager, Office of Naval Research, Washington, 1972-1978; chief oceanic processes program, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 1979-1989; program scientist earth observing system, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 1989-1992; assistant administrator for ocean services and coastal zone management, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, 1992-1997; deputy chief scientist, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, since 1997.
Member American Meteorological Society, American Geophysical Union (Ocean Sciences award 1984), Oceaongraphy Society (committee chairman 1989-1992), The Coastal Society, Sigma Xi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Anne M. Stout. Children:Lauren, Jonathan (deceased).