Curt Hinrichs joined SAS in 2006 to develop and launch the JMP Academic Program that provides faculty, researchers, and students with easy access to JMP software and learning resources. Curt and his team are charged with developing JMP users among the next generation of data analytics professionals. They work directly with faculty, authors, and administrators and partner with leading academic societies, publishers, and service providers to support the effective use of JMP software in the classroom. Prior to joining SAS, Curt worked as an editor and publisher for Thomson Learning, and its Mathematics and Statistics Publishing Group. He holds a degree in economics from San Diego State University.