Today, President Donald J. Trump appointed the first members to his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). Established by Executive Order, PCAST brings together the Nation's foremost luminaries in science and technology to advise the President and provide recommendations on strengthening American leadership in science and technology.
The Council will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios.
The following individuals have been appointed:
Marc Andreessen
Sergey Brin
Safra Catz
Michael Dell
Jacob DeWitte
Fred Ehrsam
Larry Ellison
David Friedberg
Jensen Huang
John Martinis
Bob Mumgaard
Lisa Su
Mark Zuckerberg
Under President Trump, PCAST will focus on topics related to the opportunities and challenges that emerging technologies present to the American workforce, and ensuring all Americans thrive in the Golden Age of Innovation.
PCAST may be composed of up to 24 members. Additional members will be appointed in the near future along with information about the Council's first meeting.
Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt created his Science Advisory Board in 1933, each President has established his own PCAST advisory committee of scientists, engineers, and industry leaders.
