Documents & Reports
2024
Joint Statement to Leaders from PCAST and the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology
On March 14, 2024, PCAST and the UK Council for Science and Technology sent a joint letter to President Biden and Prime Minister Sunak outlining shared priorities for ongoing collaboration and the sharing of expertise between the two Councils.
Report on Recommendations for Strategy for Cyber-Physical Resilience
On February 27, 2024, PCAST sent a report to the President with recommendations to bolster the resilience and adaptability of the nation’s cyber-physical infrastructure resources.
Letter to the President and Executive Summary of Report
Report on Recommendations for Accelerating Effective Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On February 20, 2024, PCAST sent a report to the President with recommendations to expedite the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through whole-of-country coordinated efforts and expanded assessment and verification systems.
Letter to the President and Executive Summary of Report
2023
Report on Recommendations for A Transformational Effort on Patient Safety
On September 7, 2023, PCAST sent a report to the President with recommendations to develop and deploy policies and technologies that will improve patient safety in the United States, dramatically reducing harms to patients and healthcare workers.
Letter to the President and Executive Summary of Report
Letter on Recommendations for Advancing Public Engagement with the Sciences
On August 29, 2023, PCAST sent a letter to the President with recommendations for catalyzing effective and systematic engagement between federal research and development agencies, science and technology experts, and the American people.
Report on Recommendations for the National Nanotechnology Initiative
On August 18, 2023, PCAST sent a report to the President and Congress with recommendations for updating federal government coordination and support for nanotechnology that reflect the success of the National Nanotechnology Initiative and the maturity and broad relevance of the field.
Executive Summary of Report
Report on Recommendations for Supporting the U.S. Public Health Workforce
On May 1, 2023, PCAST sent a report to the President with recommendations for developing and sustaining the robust public health workforce that is essential for the United States to make long-needed, permanent improvements to our nation’s approach to public health.
Letter to the President and Executive Summary of Report
Report on Recommendations for Enhancing Prediction and Protecting Communities Against Extreme Weather Risk
On April 24, 2023, PCAST sent a report to the President with recommendations on how science and technology can help inform and empower communities, businesses, and government agencies to prepare, respond, and adapt to extreme weather.
Letter to the President and Executive Summary of Report
Report on Recommendations for Modernizing Wildland Firefighting
On February 22, 2023, PCAST sent a report to the President with recommendations for modernizing wildland firefighting to protect America’s firefighters.
Letter to the President and Executive Summary of Report
2022
Report on Recommendations for Strengthening U.S. Biomanufacturing
On December 8, 2022, PCAST sent a report to the President with recommendations to promote the growth of the U.S. bioeconomy.
Letter to the President and Executive Summary of Report
Report on Recommendations for Semiconductors R&D
On September 20, 2022, PCAST sent a report to the President with details on recommendations for implementing the CHIPS and Science Act funds appropriated for semiconductors research and development.
Letter on Recommendations for Semiconductors R&D
On August 9, 2022, PCAST sent a letter to the President with recommendations for implementing the CHIPS and Science Act funds appropriated for semiconductors research and development.
2021
Executive Order Amending Previous Executive Order on PCAST
On September 13, 2021, Executive Order 14007 was amended such that PCAST can include up to 32 members.
Executive Order on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
On January 27, 2021, the Executive Order establishing his PCAST was issued by President Joe Biden.
President Biden’s Letter to OSTP Director, Dr. Eric Lander
On January 15, 2021, then-President-Elect Biden sent this letter laying out his science priorities to Dr. Eric S. Lander, his appointee as the President’s Science Advisor and nominee as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS
President Roosevelt’s Letter to OSRD Director, Dr. Vannevar Bush
On November 17, 1944, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt sent this letter regarding his science priorities following the end of World War II to Dr. Vannevar Bush, head of the U.S. Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD).
