Microsoft exec points way for youths. Mundie wants computer science to be career choice

Maybe the best way to boost the appeal of computer science among America’s youth is to get Bill Gates to consistently sink 30-foot putts.

OK, maybe not, but one top Microsoft Corp. executive expressed disappointment Monday that so many of the nation’s children dream of careers as professional athletes and entertainers — rather than more meaningful and achievable positions in computer science and engineering.

"Kids have, genetically, a better chance of growing up and being Bill Gates than growing up and being Tiger Woods," said Craig Mundie, Microsoft chief research and strategy officer, during a panel discussion on the company’s Redmond campus.

By TODD BISHOP
P-I REPORTER

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