Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida but considers Huntsville, Alabama her hometown. Graduated Huntsville High School in 1971. Received BS Degrees from Georgia Tech and Auburn University, Master Degree and PHD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Alabama - Huntsville. Former astronaut who flew on three Space Shuttle missions as a Mission Specialist and Payload Commander. Began her career at Marshall Space Flight Center as an Aerospace Engineer. Supported major NASA programs including the Hubble Space Telescope and Space Shuttle redesign. Joined NASA Astronaut Corps in 1987. Spent almost 700 hours in Space during three missions, STS-47 in 1992, STS-60 in 1994, and STS-85 in 1997. Appointed Director of Flight Projects Directorate at Marshall Space Flight Center in 2001. A pilot who has logged flight time in propeller, turbojet and space vehicles.
Inducted Into Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame 2001

JAN DAVIS