The following is a statement from the Association of American Universities President Barbara R. Snyder regarding the confirmation of Michael Kratsios as director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy:
Congratulations to Michael Kratsios on his Senate confirmation as director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Global scientific competition is unrelenting, and Director Kratsios has the skills and experience America needs to guide our federal science and innovation policy at OSTP. We look forward to partnering with him, OSTP, and the federal science agencies to empower our scientists and engineers as they make the discoveries that will lay the groundwork for future growth while encouraging the next generation of innovators.
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Our member universities earn the majority of competitively awarded federal funding for research that improves public health, seeks to address national challenges, and contributes significantly to our economic strength, while educating and training tomorrow’s visionary leaders and innovators.
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