Bachelor of science in aeronautical
engineering from Purdue University, 1977; master of science degree in
mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo,1981;
Ph.D. in dynamics and control with a minor in
propulsion at Purdue University 1992 & 1993; at the time of selection
employed by
NASA Johnson Space Center; semi finalist in
NASA group 10 selection; later
NASA Manager, International Space Station Program;
currently associate administrator for Space Operations at
NASA Headquarters in Washington.