Bachelor of Arts in Physics from the Northwestern University, 1986; Master of Science in Geophysical Sciences from the University of Chicago, 1987; Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Chicago, 1988; Ph.D. in Geophysical Sciences from the University of Chicago, 1989; semi finalist in NASA group 15 selection; currently Research Physicist and Senior Lecturer, Center for Atmospheric Sciences, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego.