Bachelor of science degree in astronomy from The University of Michigan in 1987; master of science degree in astronomy from The University of Florida in 1989; Ph.D. in astronomy from The University of Florida in 1993; semi finalist in NASA group 19 selection; currently technical consultant for the Sci-Med Consulting Group in Encino, California; hobbies: flying, scuba diving, cave diving, caving, hiking, climbing, painting, reading, and photography.