We have used the research of the 1960s and 1970s to reach the new millennium. To proceed further, new information and knowledge will be necessary. At the university, it is clear that the students of today are significantly smarter, better educated and better equipped than those of 10 years ago. This new breed of engineers will revitalize the industry and be hungry for knowledge. Obviously the development of young people is very close to me.
Successful professors help develop bright young people so that they can attain their academic goals.
In many ways, that's no different than being a successful manager in industry. A manager has to develop his or her own people so they're successful in their own right. My experience suggests that one cannot be successful alone. As president, I will ensure the Society continues to be influenced by talented people and try to be as inclusive of all the different constituencies as possible. The president has the ability to ask people to volunteer to lead specific initiatives.