Harper oversees an aviation program launched one year ago.
The core curriculum of the program is in the area of aviation science, leading to an associate degree in aviation technology. In that capacity, he provided technical leadership and program management for GRCI's space programs at the National Air Intelligence Center. From 1995-99, Harper was manager of XonTech Inc.'s Dayton operations. Previously he has held positions with the University of Dayton Research Institute, as civilian aerospace engineer with the U.S. Air Force, and as a technical writer and analyst with Rockwell International. He has also taught engineering courses at Wright State University.