Background
Francis, Michael S. was born on May 29, 1947 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States.
Francis, Michael S. was born on May 29, 1947 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Colorado, 1969. Master of Science, University Colorado, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University Colorado, 1976.
Commissioned, United States Air Force, 1969; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1994; chief mechanics division, Frank J. Seiler Research Laboratory, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, 1974-1980; program manager, Air Force Office Science Research, Bolling Air Force Base, 1980-1984; program manager, Air Force Space Division, Los Angeles, 1985-1991; Research and Development program manager, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of Defense, Arlington, Virginia, since 1991. Member of advisory commission on aeronautics National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1982-1985.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate, national board directors 1988-1993, member national honors and awards committee, institute development committee, finance and audit committees, Outstanding Young Engineer of National Capital section 1982). Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Air Force Association.