Steven J. Paley

Steven J. Paley is an inventor, entrepreneur, and teacher with over 25 years experience in business and technology. He served as CEO and chief technical officer of the Texwipe Company, a manufacturer of specialized contamination control products. Paley holds nine US patents and is a graduate of Stanford University's Product Design program. Most recently, he founded Arise Technologies, which teaches robotics and engineering to special needs and gifted children. He was inspired to write The Art of Invention as a guide to teaching creative thinking to his students. The Art of Invention was selected by the American Library Association's Choice Reviews as one of their Outstanding Academic Titles for 2011. Visit www.art-of-invention.com for more information about the book.