Page 42 - South Mississippi Living - January, 2026

Faces of INFINITY Science Center
New year, new horizons. That’s the spirit greeting visitors at INFINITY Science Center, where the Gulf Coast’s gateway to space, Earth science, and innovation is powered not just by rockets and research—but by people. Behind every immersive gallery and mind-bending exhibit is a team dedicated to curiosity, resilience, and what CEO and Executive Director Michelle Anderson described as forward thinking.
As the official visitor center for NASA’s Stennis Space Center, INFINITY has long showcased cutting-edge science and Mississippi’s historic role in space exploration. But the story right now is just as much about the team that brings that mission to life every single day. Anderson oversees a crew of two dozen professionals she describes as upbeat, positive, and remarkably resilient—traits you can feel the moment you step through the doors.
“Everything here runs on people who truly believe in what we do,” Anderson said.
Looking ahead, 2026 promises fresh energy and a few new faces joining the team. Anderson said guests can expect streamlined daily operations, exciting new talent, and continued innovation across the center.
Visitors can also expect the classics they love—those informative, big-screen science films—alongside hopes for a couple of new titles as agreements fall into place. The gift shop remains delightfully irresistible and new programming is already rolling out as the center refines and retools how it engages curious minds of every age.
Through it all, Anderson said her team’s approach remains rooted in optimism and possibility. It’s a place where science feels hands-on and human, where the Coast’s own story meets the vastness of space, and where every visitor—child or adult—walks away with a spark they didn’t have when they arrived.
“INFINITY is a place of infinite possibilities,” Anderson said. She added, “and it isn’t just about science. It’s also about people who are constantly thinking ahead and creating what comes next.”
And this year, as a new calendar unfolds and fresh chapters begin, the people standing behind that mission are ready to meet the future—one curious guest at a time.
INFINITY Science Center | 1 Discovery Cir., Pearlington | www.visitinfinity.com | 228.533.9025
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