About the National Science and Technology Council

President Clinton established the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) by Executive Order on November 23, 1993. This cabinet­level council is the principal means for the President to coordinate science, space, and technology policies across the Federal Government. NSTC acts as a "virtual" agency for science and technology to coordinate the diverse parts of the Federal research and development enterprise. The NSTC is chaired by the President. Membership consists of the Vice President, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Cabinet Secretaries and Agency Heads with significant science and technology responsibilities, and other senior White House officials.

An important objective of the NSTC is the establishment of clear national goals for Federal science and technology investments in areas ranging from information technologies and health research, to improving transportation systems and strengthening fundamental research. The Council prepares research and development strategies that are coordinated across Federal agencies to form an investment package that is aimed at accomplishing multiple national goals.

To obtain additional information regarding NSTC, contact the NSTC Executive Secretariat at (202) 456­6100.



About the Office of Science and Technology Policy

The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) was established by the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976. OSTP's responsibilities include advising the President in policy formulation and budget development on all questions in which science and technology are important elements; articulating the President's science and technology policies and programs; and fostering strong partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments, and the scientific communities in industry and academe.

To obtain additional information regarding the OSTP, contact the OSTP Administrative Office at (202) 395­7347.



National Science and Technology Council
Committee on Fundamental Science

White House Chair

Co-Chairs

Members

Executive Secretary



National Science and Technology Council
Committee on Fundamental Science
Subcommittee on Research

Co-Chairs

Members

Executive Secretary

Assessment Process Manager

Preparation of Assessing Fundamental Science



Special thanks are due M.R.C. Greenwood who conceived and initiated the Assessment Process of the National Science and Technology Council and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Catherine E. Woteki who provided thoughtful counsel throughout, and former participants in the Subcommittee on Research of the Committee on Fundamental Science:

Many others contributed valuable discussion, comments, and insight to the Assessment Process. The program participants in the Assessment Process colloquium and workshop and the members of the Assessment Process Practitioners' Working Group are listed in Appendix A.


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