One key factor in the downward spiral in our educational system is that there is too much stroking and too little real feedback.

He had high hopes for society, and though his hopes were too often dashed, he remained a raging optimist.

Throughout my academic career, I'd given some pretty good talks. But being considered the best speaker in the computer science department is like being known as the tallest of the Seven Dwarfs.

When there’s an elephant in the room introduce him.

If you’re going to have childhood dreams you should have great parents who let you pursue them and express your creativity

People are more important than things.

Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources.