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  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8643
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Executive Order 14177 establishes the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to unite experts from academia, industry, and government to guide the United States in maintaining leadership in science and technology. The council, composed of up to 24 members, will advise the President on issues related to science, technology, innovation, and education policy. The PCAST will also serve as advisory bodies for various scientific and technological acts and provide input to the National Science and Technology Council. The order revokes a previous executive order regarding the establishment of PCAST and sets a termination date of two years from the order's issuance, unless extended by the President.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has a team called the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) with up to 24 smart people from different places like schools, companies, and the government. They come together to help the President make good choices about science and inventions, and they work for two years unless the President says they need more time.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 7615
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Executive Order 14007 establishes the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to advise the President on issues related to science, technology, and innovation. The council will consist of up to 26 members, including a mix of government officials and experts from outside the federal government. The PCAST is tasked with providing scientific and technological information to help shape public policies on various national matters, such as the economy, education, energy, and public health. The order also revokes a previous order and sets guidelines for the council's administration and termination.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has set up a special group of up to 26 smart people to help him make decisions about science and technology, and they will get help and money from the Department of Energy to do their job.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104122
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Office of Science, Department of Energy announced a virtual open meeting for the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on January 10, 2025. The advisory group, appointed by the President, will discuss science and technology issues and may approve a report on social science. Public participation is encouraged, with provisions for submitting written comments or participating as oral commenters, subject to registration by January 3, 2025. All comments and presentations will be publicly available and posted on the PCAST website.

    Simple Explanation

    The President's science advisors are having an online meeting where they'll talk about science and technology and maybe finish a report about social science. People can watch, write comments, or talk too, but they need to sign up by January 3, 2025, and their thoughts will be shared on the website.