Bachelor of Science Degrees from San Diego State in 1) Aeropace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics; 2) Astronomy with a minor in Math; Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from San Diego State; Master of Science Degree in Systems Management from University of Southern California; instrument rated pilot; semi finalist in NASA group 15 and 17 selections; her brother David Lazerson was also in the NASA group 15 selection; hobbies: marathon/half marathon running, snowboarding, skiing, scuba diving and lots of other activities.