WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March 01, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- William Starnes is a celebrated Marquis Who's Who biographee. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to name William Starnes a Lifetime Achiever. An accomplished listee, William Starnes celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field.
About William Starnes
Dr. Starnes is the Gottwald Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, at the College of William & Mary.
Dr. Starnes is among the world's leading academic experts in chemistry, specifically of vinyl plastics. He is celebrated for his invention of organic stabilization technology for the plastic poly (vinyl chloride), known as PVC. PVC has often been publicly attacked for its potentially adverse environmental effects making his non-toxic invention an achievement in technology and environmentalism. For his contributions, Dr. Starnes was the first academic to receive the Roy T. Gottesman Leadership Award from the Vinyl Institute. Dr. Starnes has also been distinguished with numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named a Distinguished Alumni Scholar by Union College and being inducted into the Plastics History and Artifacts Program by the Plastics Pioneers Association, the Hall of Distinction at the Virginia Tech College of Science, and the Southwest Virginia Walk of Fame. He has also been presented with the Outstanding Alumnus Award by the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the Honor Scroll Award from the New Jersey Institute of Chemists, the Polymer Science Pioneer Award by Polymer News, the Distinguished Technical Staff Award from AT&T Bell Laboratories, and the Professional Progress Award from the Society of Professional Chemists and Engineers. Additionally, Marquis Who's Who has recognized Dr. Starnes in Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who in Finance and Business.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, William Starnes has been featured on the Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievers website. Please visit https://wwlifetimeachievement.com/2018/03/28/william-herbert-starnes-jr/ to view this distinguished honor.
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