Minds and Machines is about building, deploying, and managing both smart machines, and machines that make us -- minds -- smarter. Smart machines include softbots, robots, intelligent agents, etc. Machine systems that make us smarter include adaptive and intelligent computer interfaces, systems enabling telepresence, intelligent internet searchers, etc. Jobs calling for the skills cultivated in the Minds & Machines Program are exploding in number *and* salary, with even starting salaries often reaching into the firm six-figures. Super-short version: The Minds & Machines Program: Make both smart machines, and machines that make us -- minds -- smarter. Jobs calling for those who can do precisely this are exploding in number *and* salary, with even starting salaries often reaching into the firm six-figures.