Press Statement - January 8, 1998

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Statement by Dr. Neal Lane
Director, National Science Foundation

On Nomination of New Deputy Director

I am delighted that the President has announced his intent to nominate Dr. Rita R. Colwell, a nationally respected scientist and experienced educator, as the next deputy director of the National Science Foundation. As the current President of the University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute and former President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), she will bring both the research and management experience necessary to this position. As a former member of the National Science Board, she brings a special understanding of NSF to the job. I look forward to welcoming her to the NSF management team.

See also White House statement.