So this is interesting
I'm perusing the "Plum Book" and it turns out that Kelvin Droegemeier is NOT actually the president's science advisor.
He carries only the title of OSTP director
And 9/14 positions are vacant
I'm perusing the "Plum Book" and it turns out that Kelvin Droegemeier is NOT actually the president's science advisor.
He carries only the title of OSTP director
And 9/14 positions are vacant
Actually, there is no such title as "science advisor"
Since establishment of OTSP in 1976 most "science advisors" have held the title of "special assistant to the president" but not under Bush or Trump
fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R…
Since establishment of OTSP in 1976 most "science advisors" have held the title of "special assistant to the president" but not under Bush or Trump
fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R…
I think it almost certain that President Biden's "science advisor" will have the title of "special assistant to the president"
It matters: " The difference between an individual being the OSTP Director and the APST is more than semantic"
It matters: " The difference between an individual being the OSTP Director and the APST is more than semantic"
The roles of OSTP Director and Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology could, in principle, be filled by two different people
This has never happened
It would actually signify a much greater role for science advice in the White House
This has never happened
It would actually signify a much greater role for science advice in the White House
President-elect Biden has not named a nominee for OSTP Director or APST
The former role requires Senate confirmation to begin work, the latter could start immediately, without Senate confirmation
The former role requires Senate confirmation to begin work, the latter could start immediately, without Senate confirmation
Reagan (2nd term), Clinton (1st term) & Obama all nominated "science advisors" before their inauguration
On average, Democratic President's have nominated a science advisor within ~2 weeks of inauguration, Republican presidents it is ~6 months
On average, Democratic President's have nominated a science advisor within ~2 weeks of inauguration, Republican presidents it is ~6 months
Correspondingly, OSTP staffing also reached a nadir under Trump
Though it has generally hovered at 30+/- for the past 3 decades
Though it has generally hovered at 30+/- for the past 3 decades
There little indication that @Transition46 sees a significant role for OSTP (beyond its historical role in budget & interagency coordination) or for the next "science advisor"
Neal Lane (Pres Clinton science advisor) & I offered some advice anyway: nature.com/articles/d4158…
Neal Lane (Pres Clinton science advisor) & I offered some advice anyway: nature.com/articles/d4158…
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