Background
Jernigan, Tamara E. was born on May 7, 1959 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Terry L. and Mary P. Jernigan.
Jernigan, Tamara E. was born on May 7, 1959 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Terry L. and Mary P. Jernigan.
Bachelor of Science in Physics with honors, Stanford University, 1981. Master of Science in Engineering Science, Stanford University, 1983. Master of Science in Astronomy, University California, Berkeley, 1985.
Doctor of Philosophy in Space Physics and Astronomy, Rice, 1988.
Research scientist Theoretical Studies Branch, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1981-1985; astronaut candidate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1985; astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 1986; mission specialist Space Shuttle Columbia, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1992; administrator science experiments, Space Shuttle Endeavor, 1995.
Member American Astronomical Association, American Physical Society, United States Volleyball Association.