First Name
James
Middle Name
van
Last Name
Hoften
Status
Emeritus
Degrees
CE BS '66
Professional Title
Consultant, Bechtel Corporation
Summary
In 1978, Dr. van Hoften was selected to be part of the first dedicated Space Shuttle astronaut group. He flew on Space Shuttle flights in 1984 and 1985. He joined Bechtel Corporation in 1986 and currently serves as a consultant for the company. Dr. van Hoften was awarded the ASCE's President's Medal, and was recognized as an outstanding alumnus of UC Berkeley. He serves as a trustee of the UC Berkeley Foundation.