The NAS recommendation in "Science and Technology for America's Progress" (2008) emphasized the need for the Office of Science and Technology Policy Director to be a cabinet level position. I was postulating whether having a completely "science devoted" department would increase science's influence on policy, education, business, and social decisions. I feel science has frequently been used as a political tool when the data supports a position. I therefore would like scientists to independently select the director - but I do not know how such a selection process would be enacted.
Ahh...perchance to dream......when there is
"Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink....."