Bachelor of arts in biological science from Ohio State University, 1980; master of science in safety engineering from the University of Southern California, 1985; doctorate in industrial engineering from the University of Houston in 1997; Colonel, USA, Ret.; unsuccessful application for NASA astronaut group 12; hobbies: Swimming, triathlons, weight lifting, water skiing, scuba diving; 2002 she went to the Clemson University, but returned a week later to the Astronaut Office; later working as Safety and Mission Assurance Manager, Space Shuttle Program, Johnson Space Center; since January 2005 employed by Sverdrup, Houston; in September 2005 she returned to the Johnson Space Center to serve as Senior Technical Advisor, Automation, Robotics and Simulation Division, Engineering Directorate; since August 2006 Engineering Directorate Deputy Director.