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'Curtis R. Carlson' is currently the president and CEO of SRI International and a prominent technologist.
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Carlson earned his B.S. in physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1967 and a Ph.D. in geophysical fluid dynamics from Rutgers University in 1973. After his education, he participated in research and development in the field of imaging systems, working with the RCA Sarnoff Laboratory.
In 1981, Carlson was named the Director of the Image Quality and Perception Research Group and Vice President of the laboratory in 1990. In 1995, Carlson became Executive Vice President of Sarnoff's Interactive Systems Division. He also led the team that developed the HDTV program that became the US Standard, and led another team that designed a system to assess broadcast image quality. Both of these teams were awarded an Emmy for their accomplishments. He also served on several government task forces and is a member of the Highlands Group, which makes recommendations to government officials regarding technological developments of interest to the government. He has served as the president of SRI International since 1998.
★ In recognition of his achievements, Carlson has received many awards, including an honorary Doctor of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
★ Carlson is an accomplished violinist, who first played professionally at 15.
★ ''Visibility of displayed information'' (1978)
★ ''Innovation'' (with William Wilmot) (2006) ISBN 0-307-33669-7
★ Carlson's biographical statement on SRI website
★ Biography at Bootstrap.org
★ One on One with Curtis Carlson, CEO of SRI International Apri 27, 2001
★ Creatology September 11, 2006
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| Contents |
| Education and Research |
| Professional Accomplishments |
| Miscellaneous |
| Books |
| References |
| Dated |
Education and Research
Carlson earned his B.S. in physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1967 and a Ph.D. in geophysical fluid dynamics from Rutgers University in 1973. After his education, he participated in research and development in the field of imaging systems, working with the RCA Sarnoff Laboratory.
Professional Accomplishments
In 1981, Carlson was named the Director of the Image Quality and Perception Research Group and Vice President of the laboratory in 1990. In 1995, Carlson became Executive Vice President of Sarnoff's Interactive Systems Division. He also led the team that developed the HDTV program that became the US Standard, and led another team that designed a system to assess broadcast image quality. Both of these teams were awarded an Emmy for their accomplishments. He also served on several government task forces and is a member of the Highlands Group, which makes recommendations to government officials regarding technological developments of interest to the government. He has served as the president of SRI International since 1998.
Miscellaneous
★ In recognition of his achievements, Carlson has received many awards, including an honorary Doctor of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
★ Carlson is an accomplished violinist, who first played professionally at 15.
Books
★ ''Visibility of displayed information'' (1978)
★ ''Innovation'' (with William Wilmot) (2006) ISBN 0-307-33669-7
References
★ Carlson's biographical statement on SRI website
★ Biography at Bootstrap.org
Dated
★ One on One with Curtis Carlson, CEO of SRI International Apri 27, 2001
★ Creatology September 11, 2006
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