Master of science degree in aeronautics and astronautics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 1973; Master of science degree in systems management, University of Southern California, Plattsburgh, 1977; Doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1984; Brigadier General, USAF, Ret. since August 2004; at the time of selection stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; semi finalist in NASA group 10 selection; currently dean of the faculty, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.