Oh, That'll Help - 29 Science & Engineering Orgs Urge Trump To Appoint Science Advisor

[hatrack]

The nation’s top science advocacy organizations—including the American Chemical Society—are urging U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to quickly appoint a science adviser. This person should have direct access to the President-elect and advise Trump on appointments during the transition, they say.

In a letter sent on Nov. 23, the groups also ask Trump to prioritize science in his administration. The organizations emphasize R&D’s role in the economy, which was one of Trump’s talking points during the presidential campaign.

“If we are to maintain America’s global leadership and respond to the economic and security challenges currently facing the nation, we must build on our strong history of federal support for innovation, entrepreneurship, and science and technology,” it says. The letter was signed by the leaders of 29 science and higher education organizations. ACS President Donna J. Nelson signed it on behalf of the society, which publishes C&EN.

Individual researchers are also advocating for science with Trump’s team. Over 2,300 scientists, including Nobel Prize and National Medal of Science awardees, signed a letter calling on Trump to ensure that government scientists can work without political interference.


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http://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i48/ACS-among-science-organizations-calling.html

[Jeroen]

1. Trump only take advise from a Four Star Science General

Perhaps NASA can fool him?

[CincyDem]

2. But who could that be now that Ben Carson is over at HUD ? n/t

[tanyev]

3. He'll get Michele Bachmann right on that.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

4. He'll recruit from The Flat Earth Society

https://www.tfes.org/

Or any of the dozens of organizations that say the Bible confirms science.

[Canoe52]

5. Oh sure, good luck with that!

It's better to light one candle
Than to curse the darkness.

[eppur_se_muova]

6. He likes to pick people he's seen on TV -- maybe he could appoint Mr. Wizard.

We could do worse.

Maybe he'd even go for NDT, if he'd accept such an unfulfilling job.

I'd hate to be the one who has to convince him Mr. Peabody is not available.