Background
Davis, N. Jan was born on November 1, 1953 in Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States. Daughter of B. Bryce and Dolly Jo Davis.
Davis, N. Jan was born on November 1, 1953 in Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States. Daughter of B. Bryce and Dolly Jo Davis.
Bachelor of Science in Applied biology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1975. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical engineering, Auburn University. Master of Science in Mechanical engineering, University Alabama, 1983.
Doctor of Mechanical engineering, University Alabama, 1985.
Petroleum engineer, Texaco, Bellaire, Texas, 1977-1979; aerospace engineer, Marshall Space Flight Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1979-1986; team leader, Structural Analysis Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 1986; lead engineer redesign Solid Rocket Booster external tank attach ring, Structural Analysis Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 1987; astronaut, Astronaut Office Mission Development Branch, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 1987; mission specialist on STS-47, Spacelab-J, 1992.
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers, member Tau Beta Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Tau Sigma.
Married Mark Lee.