Computing matters because quantitative reasoning, computational thinking, and multiscale modeling are the intellectual "heart and soul" of 21st century science and therefore are the essential skills of the modern workforce.

Computing matters because it transforms "at risk" students into students who are "competent, capable, motivated, and employable."

Computing matters because the power of interactive computing can help students reach a deeper understanding of math and science by making the learning environment "minds on" as well as "hands on."