I am a Scientist

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I am a Scientist

• Shannon Lucid, Ph.D.

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I received my education from. . .

• Bethany High School, Bethany, Oklahoma
• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, University of
  Oklahoma
• Master of Science, Biochemistry, University of
  Oklahoma
• Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry, University of
  Oklahoma

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I am known in science for. . .

• being selected by NASA in January 1978, and
  becoming an astronaut in August 1979.
• holding an international record for the most
  flight hours in orbit by any non-Russian, and
  holding the record for the most flight hours in
  orbit by any woman in the world.

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Some interesting facts about me are . . .

• I made my fifth spaceflight aboard the Russian
  Space Station Mir in 1996. I spent 188 days
  aboard Mir, conducting many life science
  experiments during my stay.
• I am married to Michael F. Lucid of
  Indianapolis, Indiana. I have two daughters and
  one son, and two granddaughters.

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When I am not working on science I like to . . .

• fly planes, camp, hike, and read.

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To become a scientist like me, kids need to be
interested in and study . . .

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Space Science