Ask the Expert "You have to like multi-tasking. Take a look at the various subjects covered in the ASM volumes, those are the areas people expect you to know." Name: Michael McCulley Title: Vice President & Associate Program Manager Employer: United Space Alliance Education: 1970 - MS in Metallurgical Engineering, Purdue University 1970 - BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Purdue University Best Preparation: Mother, boy scout leader, three special teachers and a few super role models. Getting First Job: By application and in constant follow-up. Previous ExpertNext Expert A Day in the Life of Michael J. McCulley 5:30 AM Wake at 5:30 AM. (I love mornings), Leave for work 6:00 AM, stop at beach for a few minutes, at work by 6:30 AM. 7:00 AM Staff meeting, usually up-beat and informative. 8:00 AM Staff meeting, usually up-beat and informative. 9:00 AM Staff meeting, usually up-beat and informative. 10:00 AM Space Shuttle schedule meeting. 11:00 AM Review environmental compliance report 12:00 Noon Eat or Jog. 1:00 PM Review and approve with NASA customers 2:00 PM the Launch Pad upgrade plan. 3:00 PM No change from 2:00. 4:00 PM Work several space shuttle 5:00 PM technical problems. 6:00 PM Meet with second shift folks on retirement plan changes. Evening Home.