Bachelor of science in mechanical/aeronautical engineering from University of California-Davis, 1978; master of science and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Stanford University, 1985 and 1990, respectively; research scientist at NASA's Langley Research Center; unsuccessful application for NASA astronaut group 14; hobbies: Flying, antique aircraft, swimming, canoeing, hiking, music, art, stereo photography; he also plays lead guitar in the astronaut rock-n-roll band "Max-Q".