Campaign Promises
Other/Miscellaneous -> Appointments -> Science/Technology Advisor | ||
| Item | Appointments | |
| Science/Technology Advisor | Grade | |
| AP-14 | The Promise: "Will appoint an Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy who will report directly to the president, and be deeply involved in establishing research priorities..." When/Where: Obama-Biden Plan: "Advancing the Frontiers of Space Exploration" dated 08/15/08. Source: http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/382369main_48%20-%2020090803.2.Space_Fact_Sheet_FINAL.pdf Status:President Obama's nominee, John P. Holdren, was confirmed by the Senate as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (the "Science Czar") on 03/19/09, a position he held throughout President Obama's two terms in office. Mr. Holdren also served as Co-Chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) during the period 03/09-01/17. This promise was fulfilled. | 1.00 |