Background
Nelson, George Driver was born on July 13, 1950 in Charles City, Iowa, United States. Son of George Vernon and Evelyn Elenor (Driver) Nelson.
Astronaut Astronomy and education educator
Nelson, George Driver was born on July 13, 1950 in Charles City, Iowa, United States. Son of George Vernon and Evelyn Elenor (Driver) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, Harvey Mudd College, 1972. Master of Science, University Washington, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1978.
Doctor of Science (honorary), University Colorado, 2000. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Towson University, 2001.
Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, 1978-1989. Mission specialist Space Shuttle flight, 1984, 86, 88. Associate vice provost for research, associate professor astronomy University Washington, Seattle, 1989-1996.
Director project 2061 American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, 1996—2000. Director science, mathematics, and technical education Western Washington University, Bellingham, since 2002. Adjunct associate professor education University Washington, 1989-1996.
Married Susan Lynn Howard, June 19, 1971. Children: Aimee Tess, Marti Annual.