[blindhippo]

Might be true for Computer Science, but what does computer science have to do with tech/innovation? ;)

Engineering programs are a great example - most provide opportunities for students to join projects outside of the core curriculum to build something cool (sun powered cars, robot competitions, etc). Even the Arts programs offer opportunities to do exciting things (and especially fine arts).

My comment was to dispute the notion that school isn't an environment where someone can push the boundaries - on the contrary, it's the very place that boundaries SHOULD be pushed (both personal and other).