STS-75 press kit

Edited by Richard W. Orloff, 01/2001/Page 32
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Scott J. "Doc" Horowitz, Ph.D. (Lieutenant Colonel, USAF)
NASA Astronaut
BIRTHPLACE AND DATE: Born March 24, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, but considers Thousand Oaks,
CA, to be his hometown. His father, Seymour B. Horowitz, resides in Thousand Oaks, CA. His mother, Iris
D. Chester, resides in Santa Monica, CA.
EDUCATION: Graduated from Newbury Park High School, Newbury Park, CA, in 1974; received a
bachelor of science degree in engineering from California State University at Northridge in 1978; a master
of science degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1979; and a doctorate
in aerospace engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1982.
MARITAL STATUS: Married to the former Lisa Marie Kern. Her parents, Frank and Joan Ecker, reside in
Briarwood, NY.
SPECIAL HONORS: USAF Test Pilot School Class 90A Distinguished Graduate (1990); Combat
Readiness Medal (1989); Air Force Commendation Medals (1987, 1989); F-15 Pilot, 22TFS, Hughes
Trophy (1988); F-15 Pilot, 22TFS, CINCUSAFE Trophy; Mission Ready in the F-15 Eagle at Bitburg Air
Base (1987); Systems Command Quarterly Scientific & Engineering Technical Achievement Award
(1986); Master T-38 Instructor Pilot (1986); Daedalean (1986); 82nd Flying Training Wing Rated Officer
of the Quarter (1986); Outstanding Young Men In America (1985); Outstanding T-38 Instructor Pilot
(1985); Outstanding Doctoral Research Award for 1981-82 (1982); Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
(1980); Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (1978); 1st Place ASME Design Competition.
EXPERIENCE: Following graduation from Georgia Tech in 1982, Scott worked as an associate scientist
for the Lockheed- Georgia Company, Marietta, GA, where he performed background studies and analyses
for experiments related to aerospace technology to validate advanced scientific concepts. In 1983, he
graduated from Undergraduate Pilot Training at Williams Air Force Base, AZ. From 1984 to 1987, he flew
as a T-38 instructor pilot and performed research and development for the Human Resources Laboratory at
Williams Air Force Base. The following two years were spent as an operational F-15 Eagle Fighter Pilot in
the 22nd Tactical Fighter Squadron stationed at Bitburg Air Base in Germany. In 1990, Scott attended the
United States Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, and was subsequently assigned
as a test pilot flying A-7s and T-38s for the 6512th Test Squadron at Edwards. Additionally, from 1985 to
1989, Scott served as an adjunct professor at Embry Riddle University where he conducted graduate level
courses in aircraft design, aircraft propulsion and rocket propulsion. In 1991, as a professor for California
State University, Fresno, he conducted graduate level courses in mechanical engineering including
advanced stability and control.
NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected by NASA in March 1992, Scott reported to the Johnson Space Center in
August 1992. He completed one year of training and is qualified for selection as a pilot on Space Shuttle
flight crews. Scott is currently working technical issues for the Operations Development Branch of the
Astronaut Office.