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Engineering stimulates the mind. Kids get bored easily. They have got to get out and get their hands dirty: make things, dismantle things, fix things. When the schools can offer that, you'll have an engineer for life.

At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.

Engineering stimulates the mind.

I like engineering, but I love the creative input.

My guess is the great majority of teachers would welcome a system where innovation is embraced, where their hard work and their students' achievement are applauded and rewarded.

I know how tough engineering school can really be, but it's worth it.

We're not trying to be the only route into teaching. We do put enormous energy into understanding what differentiates the most successful teachers.

At Stanford, we teach 'design thinking' - that is, we put together small, interdisciplinary groups to figure out what the true needs are and then to apply the art of engineering to serve them.

Engineering is a fantastic base for any career.

Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.