Dr. Ellen Ochoa was born in San Diego California in 1958. She received a bachelor of science degree in physics from San Diego State University and a  master of science degree and doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University. She is married to Coe Fulmer Miles and they have two children together. In 1991 Dr. Ochoa became an astronaut. She has worked on many important missions, including the first docking to the International Space Station. Dr. Ochoa has logged over 978 hours in space and has received many awards for her work with NASA. In her free time she plays classical flute, is a private pilot, and enjoys playing volleyball and bicycling.