title: The president's scientist.
abstract: The science advisor to the US president has the opportunity to influence how scientific research is supported by the federal government, as well as the ways in which science and technology can be applied to meet the needs of society.
authors: James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA.
authors: Neal F
authors: NF
authors: Lane
authors: Kirstin R W
authors: KR
authors: Matthews
mesh_terms: D033161:Government Regulation; D011640:Public Policy; D012586:Science / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D037041:United States Government Agencies