Science holds the key to many of the pressing issues facing the US, so Â鶹´«Ã½ asked a group of prominent scientists and thinkers to offer advice to the incoming president
Peter Agre
The first priority should be to re-establish the Presidential Science Adviser within the White House with a rank equivalent to cabinet secretary. The person appointed should be a major leader in science who has demonstrated commitment to the future of American science. This individual could then oversee our greatest needs: fortify our efforts in science education in the public schools, depoliticise science within government agencies, and expand…
