Innovation Center
The Inspired 24 is building an innovation center to help everyday people contribute real, impactful innovations to space exploration. Even if you don't have STEM skills, there's a way for you to help! Fill out the application form below to be considered for our team selection.
Meet Our Team
Rob "Ranger" Watson
OPENING: Operations Director
OPENING: Operations Director
Rob is the Executive Director of the Inspired 24 Innovation Center. His interest in space exploration began at age 8 (and he has the journal entry to prove it). In college, he participated in research for a future Getaway Special experiment that flew on STS-95 in 1998. As a founding member of The Inspired 24, he initiated the Innovation C
Rob is the Executive Director of the Inspired 24 Innovation Center. His interest in space exploration began at age 8 (and he has the journal entry to prove it). In college, he participated in research for a future Getaway Special experiment that flew on STS-95 in 1998. As a founding member of The Inspired 24, he initiated the Innovation Center to help people from all walks of life with a passion for space to contribute innovation and research to the space community.
OPENING: Operations Director
OPENING: Operations Director
OPENING: Operations Director
The Operations Director is a critical leadership role responsible for creating an environment where all teams and positions within the Innovation Center can succeed and thrive. This role involves overseeing the Center's daily operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
As th
The Operations Director is a critical leadership role responsible for creating an environment where all teams and positions within the Innovation Center can succeed and thrive. This role involves overseeing the Center's daily operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
As this is currently a volunteer role, the Operations Director will also play a key part in securing funding for the Innovation Center. This includes hiring and coordinating with a Finance Team Leader to access, manage, and distribute funding effectively.
This role will transition to a paid position once sufficient funding is obtained.