Almost two years in, Trump finally has a science adviser in position. History demonstrates that the role is at least as political as it is scientific.
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Governments lean on science advisers for guidance on increasingly complex issues of great concern, including oil and gas development, drug legalization, water quality and the environment.
How did an administration committed to restoring “science to its rightful place” actually do?
Innovation is a huge part of economic growth – and the White House needs to be well-informed on science and tech issues when setting goals and budgets. Here’s how presidents get up to speed.
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Professor of History, Texas A&M University
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Director of Research, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, University of Toronto
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Professor of Science and Society, Co-Director of the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes, Arizona State University
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Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy, Director of the Climate Policy Lab and Center for International Environment and Resource Policy, The Fletcher School, Tufts University