In the context of constructing innovative nation, the innovation ability,which is the basic requirement oftraining outstanding engineers, is characterized by creativity in k-12 education stage.We clarified the correlation and interaction between the k-12 engineering education and creativity, which is manifested in theinternational experience and trend of k-12 engineering education. Then we analyzed the current situation and dilemmas of k-12 engineering education in Chinafrominterest in creativity, attractiveness of engineering professional, and...