Jeff Williams

Jeffrey N. Williams has received numerous degrees throughout his career: BS in applied science and engineering, U.S. Military Academy (USMA), 1980; MS in aeronautical engineering and the degree of Aeronautical Engineer, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, 1987; MA in national security and strategic studies, U.S. Naval War College, 1996; and an honorary DBA, Johnson and Wales University, 2007. Williams served with the Army at Johnson Space Center from 1987 to 1992 before training as a test pilot. In 1996, he was selected by NASA as an astronaut candidate and flew as a mission specialist and flight engineer aboard STS-101 in 2000. During his six-month stint at the International Space Station in 2006, Williams orbited the earth more than 2,800 times. During Expedition 13, he worked on hundreds of experiments, walked in space twice, and captured more photographs of the earth than any other astronaut in history. Many of his photos are found in his book The Work of His Hands: A View of Gods Creation from Space, in which he shares personal narrative and vivid photos of Earth. During his three flights, Williams logged over 362 days in space, including more than 19 hours in three extra-vehicular activities (EVAs). Jeffrey and his wife, Anna-Marie, have two adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. He enjoys running, fishing, camping, skiing, scuba diving and woodworking.