About The Author of "The Race To Save Apollo 13"; Michael Useem

The author of 'The Race To Save Apollo 13' was written by Michael Useem. Michael Useem is born in Vermillion, South Dakota. He graduated with a BS in physics from the University of Michigan, earned an MA in physics from Harvard University, and earned a PhD in sociology from Harvard University. He started working at the University of Pennsylvania from 1990, and still works there today as a Professor of management and director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management.

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