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- February 24, 2010 at 3:39 PM EST
Students Meet President Obama, Speak With Astronauts
Middle school students in town for the "Future City" engineering competition met with the President last week for a call to the International Space Station. Two students have written about their experience with the President and talking to astronauts.
- February 23, 2010 at 12:35 PM EST
After Nearly Bombing in College, a Career in National Security
After an uncertain academic debut, OSTP's Tammy Taylor caught the bug for chemistry, physics, and national security, launching a career that today involves technology policy advice to the White House.
- February 18, 2010 at 11:28 AM EST
A Long Distance Relationship
President Obama congratulates astronauts aboard the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
- February 12, 2010 at 6:22 PM EST
Second U.S. Science Envoy Begins Travel
A second U.S. Science Envoy departed Feb. 10 on a ten-day trip to France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait to seek areas for cooperation on health, science, technology, and education.
- February 10, 2010 at 2:55 PM EST
Welcome to OSTP's New and Improved Web Site
As some of you may have noticed, OSTP's web site and blog have been updated. We look forward to educating, informing, and perhaps even entertaining you.
REFRESHING OCEAN RESEARCH
The NSTC’s Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (JSOST) is Refreshing Our Ocean Research Priorities
The fourth and final Town Hall is scheduled for Monday, February 22, 2010, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
A BOLD NEW ERA FOR NASA
National Press Club Event
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and OSTP Director John P. Holdren unveil the new space plan at the National Press Club on February 2, 2010.
A Bold New Approach for Space Exploration and Discovery
Learn more about NASA's future direction in this fact sheet from NASA and OSTP.
Joint Statement from NASA and OSTP
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and OSTP Director John P. Holdren's statement on the FY2011 Budget and what it means for NASA.
Statement from Buzz Aldrin
The legendary Apollo astronaut expresses his support for the President's new direction for NASA.
Norm Augustine Statement
The chairman of the Review of United States Human Space Flight Plans Committee's statement on the decision to end the Constellation program.
TWEETOID OF THE DAY
In a Hurry?
New battery recharging system promises quicker turnaround for plug-in hybrid vehicles
If you have any good candidates for our Tweetoid of the Day, please let us know via Twitter (#TOTD).
PRESSROOM
February 24, 2010 - OSTP Director John P. Holdren testifies to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology on Research and Development in the President’s Fiscal Year 2011 Budget:
