Bachelor of science in physics from San Diego State University, 1980; master of science and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University, 1981 and 1985 respectively; worked at NASA's Ames Research Center; unsuccessful application for NASA astronaut group 12; hobbies: Volleyball, bicycling; she is a classical flutist and a private pilot; in 2002 she became Deputy Director, Flight Crew Operations, JSC; October 2006 - November 2007 Director of Flight Crew Operations, JSC; since November 2007 Deputy Director of Johnson Space Center.