Background
III, Niel W. Woodward, was born on July 26, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Neil W. and Aileen.
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Niel W. Woodward, III, American astronaut. Achievements include research in use of optical spectroscopy to investigate neoclassical plasma rotation in fusion reactor; logged over 1500 flight hours in more than 25 different types of aircraft. Recipient (2) Navy Commendation medals, (2) Navy Achievement medals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1984. Master of Arts in Physics, University Texas, 1988. Graduate, Aviation Officer Candidate School, 1990.
Graduate with distinction, United States Naval Test Pilot School, 1996. Master in Engineering Management, George Washington University, 2000.
Career
Advanced through grades to lieutenant Commander United States Navy, commissioned ensign, 1989, naval flight officer, 1990, assigned to Green Lizards of Attack Squadron 95. Weaponeering officer, contingency cell officer Naval Strike Wafare Center, Fallon, Nevada. Assigned to air vehicle/stores compatibility department Naval Strike Aircraft Test Squadron, Patuxent River, Maryland, 1996—1998.
Astronaut, mission specialist candidate National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center, Houston, since 1998.
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Son of Woodward; married.
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