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The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) was established by Executive Order on November 23, 1993. This Cabinet-level Council is the principal means within the executive branch to coordinate science and technology policy across the diverse entities that make up the Federal research and development enterprise. Learn more »

 
The National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan

Identity Management Taskforce Report 2008


The report is an initial study that provides a common foundation and vision on which to base future research, discussions and studies recognizing the growing importance of identity management to the United States Government. Full Report ».



The National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan

Biometrics in Government POST - 9/11


The report documents key U.S. Government Initiatives to advance the science of biometrics and asssess their value in meeting critical operational needs. Full Report ».

Chairman

Barack Obama

John Holdren (co-chair)

Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (CENR)

Co-Chairs
Vacant, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Vacant, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
George Gray, Environmental Protection Agency

Committee on Homeland and National Security (CHNS)

Co-Chairs
Vacant, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Jay Cohen, Department of Homeland Security
John Young, Department of Defense

Committee on Science (CoS)

Co-Chairs
Vacant, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Arden Bement, National Science Foundation
Vacant, National Institute of Health

Committee on Technology

Co-Chairs
Vacant, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Bud Albright, Department of Energy
Vacant, National Institute of Standards and Technology


Christyl C. Johnson
Executive Director