Background
Coleman, Catherine G. was born on December 14, 1960 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of James J. Coleman and Ann L. Doty.
Coleman, Catherine G. was born on December 14, 1960 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of James J. Coleman and Ann L. Doty.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983. Doctor in Polymer Science and Engineering, University Massachusetts, 1991.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Air Force, 1983, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel. Research chemist materials directorate Wright Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center, Houston, since 1992, with astronaut office mission support branch, special assistant to center director, with astronaut office payloads and habitability branch, mission specialist on STS-73, 1995, mission specialist on STS-83, lead mission specialist on STS-93, 1999.
Surface analysis consultant for Long Duration Exposure Facility. Volunteer test subject centrifuge program Crew Systems Directorate Armstrong Aeromedical Laboratory.
Member American College of Surgeons, American Association of University Women, Society Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, International Womens' Air and space Museum.
Married Josh Simpson.