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Biography of Dr. Todd Curtis

Todd Curtis is a parent and a published author who more than a decade ago created the Web's most popular airline safety site, AirSafe.com. He holds a PhD in aviation risk assessment from the Union Institute, as well as engineering degrees from MIT, the University of Texas, and Princeton. His aviation safety work has been featured by numerous news organizations, including the New York Times, and he has appeared on CNN, CBS, Fox News, Discovery Channel, the BBC, and National Public Radio. With this book, he combines his insights as a father, engineering risk assessment expert, and online pioneer to create a clear and easy-to-use guide for managing and enhancing a child's online experiences. Previously, he has published and presented a number of technical papers in the areas of aviation risk assessment and also was the author of the 2000 book Understanding Aviation Safety Data.

Professional Experience
U.S. Air Force Officer 1983-1987
Boeing, 1991-2000

Education
BSE Electrical Engineering, Princeton 1981
MS Electrical Engineering, University of Texas 1983
SM Technology and Policy Program, MIT 1990
MBA Sloan School of Management, MIT 1991
PhD - Aviation Risk Assessment, The Union Institute 1999

Professional Associations
Alliance for Public Technology
The Internet Society

Other Associations
Board of Trustees, Seattle Girls' School

Research
Conducted research in several areas of aviation risk assessment and accident prevention. Author of the 2000 book Understanding Aviation Safety Data and the 2007 book Parenting and the Internet as well as a number of articles on Web site planning and airline safety. Licensed private pilot.