Cady Coleman is a retired NASA astronaut and flight engineer known for her contributions to space exploration. She was born on December 14, 1960, in Charleston, South Carolina. Coleman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Doctorate in Polymer Science from University of Massachusetts Lowell. During her career, Coleman flew on two space shuttle missions, including STS-73 in 1995 and STS-133 in 2011. She also served on the International Space Station (ISS) as a flight engineer, where she conducted scientific research and experiments. Coleman's work has significantly advanced our understanding of space and its effects on the human body.