Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy -
Environmental Engineering - Graduate Studies -
Marine Biology - Graduate Studies -
Medical Microbiology/Biochemistry/Immunology - Bachelor of Science -
Chemistry
Military Service:
- United States Air National Guard
- United States Air Force
Work Experience:
- Wolverton Environmental Services (1990 -
Present) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration -
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi (1971- 90 Retired) - Air Force Armament Laboratory -
Eglin Air Force Base, FL - Naval Weapons Laboratory -
Dahlgren, VA - University of Mississippi Medical Center -
Jackson, MS
Honors/Awards:
- Plant Industry Alliance -
Interior Plantscape Hall of Fame - Allied Trade Professional - 2010 - National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. -
Award of Excellence - 1998 - State Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. -
Award of Excellence - 1998 - National Society Daughters of the American Revolution -
Conservation Award - 1997 - American Chemical Society -
Heroes in Chemistry - 1996 - State of Mississippi -
Award for Energy Innovation - 1993 - First American to open Aaslmeer Flowertrade Exhibition; The Netherlands -
1989 - One of first five inductees into the U.S. Space Foundation -
Space Technology Hall of Fame - 1988 - Federal Environmental Engineer of the Year -
1983 - Who's Who in Technology Today -
1981 - NASA -
Exceptional Service Medal - 1975 - NASA -
Group Achievement Award - 1973 - U.S. Air Force -
Award for Technical Achievement (Civilian) - 1971 - U.S. Air Force -
Outstanding Performance Award (Civilian) - 1969 - U.S. Navy -
Superior Achievement Award (Civilian) - 1964
Publications:
- Plants: Why You Can't Live Without Them -
Roli Books (New Delhi), 2010 (Co- author - Kozaburo Takenaka) - Growing Clean Water -
Nature's Solution to Water Pollution -Dolphin Press, 2001 (Co- Author - John Wolverton) - Eco-
Friendly Houseplants - How to Grow Fresh Air -Weidenfeld & Nicolson (London) - 1996 with translation into 16 languages; Released in U.S. as Penguin Books, 1997 and included a six- city book tour. - Foreword for The Hidden Dangers of Tap Water and the Best Solutions by Thomas H. Lynn, Ph.D. -
Longevity Press, 1996. - More than seventy technical papers published.
Patents:
- Plant Stand -
B. Wolverton, H. Mizukoshi and J. Wolverton - Indoor Humidifier and Air Purifier -
B. Wolverton and J. Wolverton - Combined Planter and Indoor Air Purification Container -
B. Wolverton and J. Wolverton - Apparatus for Purifying Wastewater and Air in an Indoor Environment -
B. Wolverton and J. Wolverton - Combined Lamp and Indoor Air Purification Apparatus -
B. Wolverton and J. Wolverton - Aquatic Plant/Microbial Water Purification System -
B. Wolverton - A Combined Air and Water Pollution Control System (NASA)
- Method for Treating Wastewater Using Microorganisms and Vascular Aquatic Plants (NASA)
- Numerous patents obtained while employed as a civilian scientist with the Dept. of Defense
Media Appearances: (* Multiple Appearances)
National Television:
- NBC 'Today Show'
- CNN Network Earth
- CNN Headline News*
- National Geographic Explorer*
- PBS -
New Garden Program (Three 30- minute segments) - National Geographic Explorer Documentary: ‘Invisible Nature’ (Segment: Power of Plants)
Local Affiliates:
- Washington, D.C.
- Chicago
- Boston
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- New Orleans*
- San Diego
- St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
- Mississippi ETV
- Minneapolis
- Biloxi, MS*
- Portland
- Kansas City
International Television:
- Canada
- New Zealand*
- The Netherlands
- Australia*
- Germany
- Japan
- Venezuela*
Radio:
- National Public Radio 'Living on Earth' Program
- CBS Radio 'The Osgood Files'
- British Broadcasting Company (BBC)*
- Paul Harvey News*
- Washington, D.C.
- Chicago
- New York
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Dallas
- Minneapolis
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Portland
- New Orleans
- Kansas City
- Toronto
- Gold Coast; Brisbane; Sydney; Canberra, Australia
- Auckland; Christchurch; Wellington, New Zealand
- United Kingdom*
Newspapers and Magazines:
- Washington Post New York Times* Wall Street Journal*
- Los Angeles Times Washington Times Facilities Design & Management
- Glamour Self Care Journal Redbook
- McCalls Family Circle Garbage Magazine
- US Air Magazine Chicago Sun Times Miami Herald
- Science Times Ducks Unlimited Biocycle
- Medical Economics Longevity Magazine Chemical & Engineering News
- Prevention Magazine* Nature VSA (France) Arbejdsmiljo (Denmark)
- The Guardian (London) Natural Health Home Magazine
- Daily Telegraph (London) Men’s Health* Home & Condo
- New Garden Journal* Interiorscape Magazine* Interior Landscape Industry
- Southern Living Magazine Garden Gate Magazine Insight
- Home Mechanix Houseplant Magazine Baltimore Sun
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Dr. Bill Wolverton