My dear friend and long-time Rice colleague, Robert (Bob) F. Curl, died on July 3, 2022. He was one of the smartest scientists and kindest persons I have ever known. Continue Reading
On August 1, the White House announced that President Trump has tapped a University of Oklahoma (OU) weather-climate scientist, Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, to be director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), a position that will… Continue Reading
Vernon James “Vern” Ehlers, the first research physicist elected to Congress and a good friend for many years, passed away on August 15 at his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the age of 83. Vern served as a Republican… Continue Reading
Each president dating back to World War II has chosen an individual to serve as his chief advisor for all things science. These White House officials aid the president and other senior staff in the executive branch in finding solutions… Continue Reading
On February 13, the nation lost another great American champion for science, Dr. Edward E. David, Jr., who died at the age of 92 at his home in Bedminster, New Jersey. He was the oldest living presidential science advisor. David,… Continue Reading
Earlier this month, we lost a great American leader in science and technology, Erich Bloch, who died on November 25 at the age of 91. Bloch was one of those unique individuals whose contributions included both engineering and technological innovation… Continue Reading
Dr. John (“Jack”) Gibbons, distinguished physicist and President Bill Clinton’s first science advisor, died on July 17 at the age of 86. I was privileged to serve with him in Washington. Jack Gibbons was a graduate of Randolph-Macon College and… Continue Reading