About PCAST

On September 30, 2001, President Bush signed Executive Order 13226 to form the President?s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). On March 28, 2001, President Bush named Floyd Kvamme PCAST's Co-Chair. PCAST was originally established by President George Bush in 1990 to enable the President to receive advice from the private sector and academic community on technology, scientific research priorities, and math and science education.

The organization follows a tradition of Presidential advisory panels on science and technology dating back to Presidents Eisenhower and Truman. Since its creation PCAST has been expanded and currently consists of 35 members plus the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy who serves as the Council's Co-Chair. The council members, distinguished individuals appointed by the President, are drawn from industry, education, and research institutions, and other nongovernmental organizations. For more information on PCAST, please contact the Executive Director, Scott Steele, at (202) 456-6549 or ssteele@ostp.eop.gov .