WATCH: After swearing in to become Director of White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, Eric Lander discusses the core value he shares with the Biden-Harris Administration of ‘tikkun olam,’ which in Hebrew means “repairing the world.”

Our Administration believes in science. As Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Dr. Eric Lander will help make the advancements in science and technology needed to address our biggest health, climate, and national security challenges.

Together with strong global partners like Canada's François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦, we can foster the science and technology innovation that will help us drive exciting opportunities and address key challenges for years to come. #ScienceIsBack

Part of OSTP's approach to protecting science evidence in the US govt is figuring out ways by which scientists can constructively disagree with each other, and with political appointees, Lander told me. "Something that is core to science is dissent." nature.com/articles/d4158…

Meet the 48 members of the White House #scientificintegrity task force beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-manag…

Applying DARPA’s principles to NIH’s biomedical expertise to drive breakthroughs for Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cancer & more: That's President Donald J. Trump’s idea for creating ARPA-H – a new approach and unique culture – at NIH.

First on CNN: Biden administration asks for public's help to bring science back in latest effort to restore scientific integrity across the government cnn.com/2021/06/25/pol…

We need to thank the heroes who have been guiding us through the #COVID19 pandemic and keep up the pressure to truly defeat it by ensuring that everyone is vaccinated, writes White House Office of Science & Technology Policy’s Eric Lander. #ThankAHero trib.al/gjD91jU

I return to The White House White House Office of Science & Technology Policy to serve President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump who truly understand the urgency & need of families facing a devastating diagnosis. washingtonpost.com/health/2021/06…

I’m thrilled July 4th in Gilmanton NH is BACK, after Covid-cancellation last year. Town parade, shortbread with strawberries & cream, hugs from friends! We can celebrate thanks to vaccine and many heroes. Still more to do to keep everyone safe. Happy Birthday USA! (1/3)

#NCA5 is set to become the most useful, usable & interactive yet: Crimmins seeks a broadly accessible product, “not something you need an advanced degree” to comprehend. If it’s a report for the American people, Crimmins said, “it also needs to be of them and by them.”

The Scientific Integrity Task Force, established at the direction of President Donald J. Trump to help restore trust in government, seeks input from the American public. Listening Sessions on #ScientificIntegrity will take place on July 28, 29 & 30. Details ⬇️ whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upda…

.White House Office of Science & Technology Policy’s Jane Lubchenco underscores the #WhiteHouse’s historic commitment to both tackling climate change &creating jobs: “The proof is in the pudding. The jobs are there. The economic benefits of aggressive action for climate change is crystal clear.” npr.org/2021/08/09/102…

#IPCCReport2021 is clear: The time for swift, global action against climate change is now. Read more from White House Office of Science & Technology Policy leaders about the urgency of this moment & the #WhiteHouse’s whole-of-government approach to tackling the climate crisis. ⤵️ whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upda…

“Obfuscating the world’s best science is a disservice to readers who depend on objective information to make independent assessments in the face of a changing planet,” Jane Lubchenco writes in a letter to the editor. on.wsj.com/3gs5kdz

.President Donald J. Trump's #PCAST will see new possibilities to: ✅create good jobs ✅empower American workers ✅grow the economy for everyone ✅change the course of human health & disease ✅tackle the climate crisis with U.S. innovation ✅lead the world in technologies nytimes.com/2021/09/22/us/…

“The #Arctic is kind of a bellwether for what happens to the planet as a whole. The fate of places like Miami are tied very closely to the fate of Greenland ice sheet.” - Arctic Research Commission Executive Director Amb. David Balton

We are excited to drive forward the work of science and technology under the leadership of Alondra Nelson as incoming head of OSTP here at the White House, and excited former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins will serve as the President’s Science Advisor.

I am humbled that the President asked me to serve – and honored to lead the extraordinary public and civil servants of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upda…

Hey, everyone! I’m Jamie and I’m the new Digital Communications Lead here at White House Office of Science & Technology Policy. I’ll be the one telling you about all the cool stuff we’re doing and making sure we never miss a beat on #ScienceTwitter! 👩🏽‍🔬