President Biden Tasks New Science Advisor With Refreshing US Tech Strategy
President Biden issues a letter to Dr. Eric Lander challenging him to update the nation's science and technology strategy for the next 75 years. The directive echoes a historic 1944 mandate from FDR that originally shaped modern American scientific research.
President Biden tasks newly appointed Science Advisor Dr. Eric Lander with refreshing and reinvigorating America's national science and technology strategy. This directive draws direct inspiration from a historic 1944 letter sent by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Dr. Vannevar Bush, which ultimately led to the creation of the National Science Foundation and guided US scientific discovery for 75 years.
The President argues that the modern landscape requires a completely updated approach because the contours of American life change dramatically over time. The rise of the digital arena, the fall of old industries, and unprecedented advancements in both microscopic and celestial discoveries demand a new strategic vision to keep the nation at the forefront of global innovation.
To achieve this goal, Biden instructs Lander to work transparently with diverse scientific leaders across academia, medicine, industry, and government. The President poses five specific questions designed to break down barriers, prioritize the needs of the American public, and ensure future generations inhabit a healthier, safer, and more prosperous world.