The time is right for an emphasis on imagination and innovativeness in science education, both in students and in teachers. Change now dominates our economy and culture, and can only be realized through imagination and creativeness. Therefore, our new NSTA president has adopted “Imagine and Invent: Create a Great Future” as his theme for this year. His message discusses the relevance of this theme to the increasingly complex work environments of the 21st century as well as his other presidential goals for the year.