Yvonne Cagle

Yvonne Cagle
NASA Astronaut
Nationality American
Status Active
Born (1959-04-24) April 24, 1959
West Point, New York, U.S.
Other occupation
 Medical Doctor
Rank Colonel, USAF
Selection NASA Astronaut Group 16 (1996)
Missions None

Yvonne Darlene Cagle (born April 24, 1959) is an American astronaut.

Education

Born in West Point, New York, Yvonne Cagle graduated from Novato High School in Novato, California.[1] She received her bachelor's degree in biochemistry from San Francisco State University in 1981, and a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Washington in 1985. She completed a transitional internship at Highland General Hospital in Oakland, California in 1985 and received a certificate in Aerospace Medicine from the School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, in 1988. She then went on to complete a residency in family practice at Ghent FP at Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1992 and received certification as a senior aviation medical examiner from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1995.

US Air Force

Cagle retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of Colonel in 2008.[2][3] In May 1989 as a commissioned medical officer assigned to the 48th Tactical Hospital, United Kingdom, Cagle served as Air Force Medical Liaison Officer for STS-30 mission to test the Magellan spacecraft, before she became a NASA astronaut.[3] She worked as medical doctor at NASA's Occupational Health Clinic from 1994 to 1996.[3] In 1996 she was selected for astronaut training by NASA.[3]

Astronaut career

Yvonne Cagle was a member of the Astronaut Class of 1996 (NASA Astronaut Group 16). She is currently assigned to Johnson Space Center's Space and Life Sciences Directorate.[4]

Cagle is also an advisor for NASA's Flight Opportunities Program (originally named CRuSR – Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research Program).[5] Currently Dr. Cagle is on faculty and serves as the NASA liaison for exploration and space development with Singularity University. During the workshop, Dr. Cagle was embedded with the crew as a crew training consultant and advisor, providing insights and feedback to both crew and study team from the viewpoint of an astronaut, flight surgeon, space development expert, and science liaison.

She has recently been selected reserve crew for Hawai'i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS), which is part of a study for NASA to determine the best way to keep astronauts well nourished during multiple-year missions to Mars or the moon.[6] Furthermore, Dr. Cagle is also listed as an honorary member of the Danish Astronautical Society.[7]

In 2014, Cagle was a visiting professor to Fordham University where she was participating in interdisciplinary research in health, environment and human Performance.[8] She was awarded an honorary Ph.D. by Fordham University for her substantial and significant contributions to the fields of science, technology and human health.[9]

As of June 2018, Cagle is considered a "NASA Management Astronaut", which means that she is employed at NASA but is no longer eligible for spaceflight assignments.[10]

Other

In 2017, she brought Katherine Johnson onto the stage at the Academy Awards.[11]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Astronaut Yvonne Cagle named S.F. State's centennial commencement speaker and Alumna of the Year". SFSU. 3 May 1999. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Dr. Yvonne Cagle — Splashdown 45 - USS Hornet Museum Celebrates Apollo 11 Anniversary". Hornetsplashdown.com. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Astronaut Bio: Yvonne Cagle (9/2014)". Jsc.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
  4. ↑ "Astronaut Bio: Yvonne Cagle (6/2007)". Jsc.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  5. ↑ NASA. "NASA Flight Opportunities". Retrieved 2013-10-20.
  6. ↑ "Hawai'i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation mission site". Hi-Seas.org. Retrieved 2013-07-06.
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2014. Official website of Danish Astronautical Society
  8. ↑ Joanna Mercuri (September 8, 2014). "GSS and NASA Astronaut Form Interdisciplinary Collaborative".
  9. ↑ "Past Honorary Degree Recipients". Fordham University. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  10. ↑ "NASA Management Astronauts". May 25, 2018.
  11. ↑ ""Moonlight" Triumphs at Oscars, Wins Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay and Supporting Actor". Good Black News. 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2017-02-28.

Furthur Reading

  • Gubert, Betty Kaplan; Sawyer, Miriam; Fannin, Caroline M (2002). Distinguished African Americans in aviation and space science. Westport, Conn.: Oryx Press. p. 319. ISBN 9781573562461. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  • Sonnee D, Weedn (2011). Many blessings : a tapestry of accomplished African American women. Novato, Calif.: Chispa Publishing. p. 303. ISBN 9780983277606. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  • Woodmansee, Laura S (2002). Women astronauts. Burlington, Ont.: Apogee Books. p. 168. ISBN 9781896522876. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
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