VP of Research Operations and Education Outreach

With thousands of parabolas performed and hundreds of research payloads reviewed for installation and flight, Anderson leads the team with research design and execution in all aspects of reduced gravity environments. With his academic background ranging from space studies to cognitive science to human factors, he has an interest in studying humans in the microgravity. His experience working in the education with individuals ranging from K-12 and beyond provides him experience and insight needed to bring this exciting field of research to a greater audience.

As Vice President of Research Operations & Educational Outreach, I provide executive leadership for all research programs, academic partnerships, and public engagement initiatives across the organization. In addition to overseeing internal research operations, you will lead the development of strategic frameworks that enable universities, companies, government agencies, and educational institutions to access reduced-gravity research opportunities.

Serving as the senior architect of research engagement pathways, I will guide customers from concept formation through program eligibility, scientific planning, educational alignment, and post-flight research integration. My role ensures that external partners receive comprehensive operational support—including feasibility evaluation, curriculum or research design guidance, and scientific preparation—before their missions transition to the Mission Operations division.

I am responsible for building a robust ecosystem of research and outreach programs that expand the impact of reduced-gravity exploration. This includes cultivating partnerships, designing scalable educational pathways, and representing the organization at the highest levels of academic and institutional engagement. As a key member of the executive leadership team, I will help in shaping the organization’s long-term vision for research development, scientific access, and public STEM advancement.