PCAST Documents & Reports
2011
PCAST Report on the Intersection of the Nation’s Ecosystems and the Economy
July 22, 2011 -- Today, PCAST released its latest report to the public, “Sustaining Environmental Capital: Protecting Society and the Economy.”
- Press Release (pdf)
- Report: “Sustaining Environmental Capital: Protecting Society and the Economy" (pdf)
Advanced Manufacturing Report
- Press Release (pdf)
- "Report to the President on Ensuring American Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing" (pdf)
2010
Networking and Information Technology R&D Report
On December 16, the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a report entitled “Designing a Digital Future: Federally Funded Research and Development Networking and Information Technology."
- Press Release (pdf)
- “Designing a Digital Future: Federally Funded Research and Development in Networking and Information Technology" (pdf)
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Webcast
Health Information Technology Report
On December 8, PCAST released a report entitled “Realizing the Full Potential of Health Information Technology to Improve Healthcare for Americans: The Path Forward.”
- Press Release (pdf)
- "Realizing the Full Potential of Health Information Technology to Improve Healthcare for Americans: The Path Forward" (pdf)
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Webcast
Energy Technologies Report
On November 29, PCAST released a “Report to the President on Accelerating the Pace of Change in Energy Technologies Through an Integrated Federal Energy Policy.”
- Press Release (pdf)
- Executive Summary (pdf)
- "Report to the President on Accelerating the Pace of Change in Energy Technologies Through an Integrated Federal Energy Policy" (pdf)
- Webcast of press conference
K-12 STEM Education Report
On September 15, the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a plan for improvements in K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education. For more information, see below:
- Press Release (pdf)
- Executive Report (pdf)
- "Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America’s Future" (pdf)
- Related Blog Post and Video: "Who Inspired You?"
Influenza Vaccine Report
On August 19, PCAST released its "Report to the President on Reengineering the Influenza Vaccine Production Enterprise to Meet the Challenges of Pandemic Influenza" (pdf). For more information, see below:
- Press Release (pdf)
- Backgrounder (pdf)
- PCAST Influenza Vaccinology Report (pdf)
Nanotechnology Report
On March 25, PCAST released its “Report to the President and Congress on the Third Assessment of the National Nanotechnology Initiative" (pdf). For more details, view the press release (pdf).
2009
H1N1 Report
On August 24, 2009, the White House released PCAST's report entitled "Report to the President on U.S. Preparations for 2009-H1N1 Influenza." The following information is available:
- Report (pdf)
- PCAST Recommendations and Administration Progress (pdf)
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Press Release (pdf)
