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Jernigan attended Stanford University, where she earned a B.S. degree in engineering in 1981, an M.S. in engineering in 1983 and an M.S. in astronomy in 1985. In 19881988 is a leap year starting on Friday (click on link for calendar). Events January January 2 Georgia celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 9 Connecticut celebrates its bicentennial statehood. January 26 Australia celebrates its bicentennial day. she was awarded a P.D. in astronomy from Rice UniversityRice University was founded by William Marsh Rice in 1892 and was originally named "The William Marsh Rice Institute for the Advancement of Letters, Science, and Art. It opened in 1912 in the Museum District of Houston, Texas. Rice boasts a 3 billion doll. She entered the NASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA (established 1958) is the government agency responsible for the United States of America's space program and long-term general aerospace research. A civilian organization, it conducts (or oversees) re astronaut corps in 19861986 is a common year starting on Wednesday. Events January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. January 9 After losing a pa and retired in 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap. She is married to astronaut Peter Wisoff.