PCAST - Obama's Continued Commitment to Science and Nonfederal Participation by Kurt Garrett

I have been following President Obama's inauguration promise to "restore science to its rightful place". Reports like the following are encouraging and demonstrate the intent of the President to engage science-minded individuals for White House advisement. The following excerpt defines the establishment of the Council posted April 21, 2010 at 05:51 PM EST:

Establishment . The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) is hereby established. The PCAST shall be composed of not more than 21 members, one of whom shall be the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (the "Science Advisor"), and 20 of whom shall include distinguished individuals and representatives from sectors outside of the Federal Government appointed by the President. These nonfederal members shall have diverse perspectives and expertise in science, technology, and innovation. The Science Advisor shall serve as a Co-Chair of the PCAST. The President shall also designate at least one, but not more than two, of the nonfederal members to serve as a Co-Chair of the PCAST with the Science Advisor.