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 Anthony
R. Curtis, Ph.D. is an educator dedicated to enhancing
lifelong learning opportunities for underserved populations
who want to reach for and acquire an understanding of
space exploration and science in the 21st century. As
a communicator of the exciting discoveries about science,
technology and space exploration, he has been author
of 72 books such as his "Space Almanac," which
was chosen Outstanding Academic Book by the American
Library Association.
Dr.
Curtis has been a teacher in higher education for 35
years, during which time he has instructed more than
5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Today, he
is employed as full professor and chair of the Department
of Mass Communications at the University of North Carolina
at Pembroke. Along with the many communications courses
he instructs, Dr. Curtis also teaches Introduction to
Astronomy. As a strong advocate of learner-centered
education, Dr. Curtis is an Educational Advisor to the
American Radio Relay League and an Apple Distinguished
Educator.
Dr.
Curtis is founder and editor of Space
Today Online, an online newsmagazine with global
readership. He has worked as a professional writer,
editor, producer, director photographer, graphic artist
for newspapers, magazines, books, broadcasting, advertising
and public relations.
Dr.
Curtis is an amateur radio operator who has been writing
about non-governmental "hamsats" since the
first OSCAR in 1961. One of his recent articles was
a history of OSCAR-6 published in QST, the journal of
the American Radio Relay League. Dr. Curtis' work has
influenced many to become interested in rocketry and
small satellite systems. He is a member of AMSAT, ARRL
and TAPR.
As
Section Emergency Coordinator for the ARRL in the state
of Maryland and the District of Columbia, he organized
teams of emergency communicators in every county in
preparation for disasters.
Professor
and Chair, Dept. of Mass Communications, University
of North Carolina at Pembroke
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