Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, 1973; Master of Science in Geology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, 1979; Ph.D. in Geology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, 1989; semi finalist in NASA group 14 selection; currently Adjunct Faculty, Applied Aeronautics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada at Las Vegas; hobbies: Competitive Cycling, Flying, Hiking, and Designing and Constructing Experimental Bicycles and Aircraft.