Eric Lander
@EricLander46
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Science Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Washington, DC
Joined April 2021
It will ensure the U.S. continues to pioneer the endless frontiers of discovery, and lead the world in S&T for decades and decades to come.
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It’s an opportunity for companies to tap into the global marketplace of talent, employ promising young minds from around the world, and increase competitiveness by working with people who bring different perspectives & therefore the potential for possibilities previously unseen.
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The Early Career STEM Research Initiative uses the J-1 research exchange visa program to match talented young scientists, engineers, and mathematicians from around the world with companies here in the U.S.
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That is why @WHOSTP is excited to support the new Early Career STEM Research Initiative, launched today by @ECAatState.
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One of America’s greatest strengths is our ability to attract talented scientists and engineers from around the world. This is how we have led the world in science and technology for over 75 years, and this is how we win the competition of the 21st century.
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RT @POTUS: Today, I’m proud to announce our plan to supercharge the Cancer Moonshot as a central effort of the Biden-Harris Administration.….
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Today @POTUS reignited the #CancerMoonshot to seize the possibilities – together let's end cancer as we know it. What does that mean? Read more in our op-ed in @USATODAY.
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The public health lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic opened up new possibilities, making us realize how quickly progress can happen.
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I wasn’t going to miss the Gesundheit II Machine! Thanks for hosting us and for your insights to inform the nation's pandemic preparedness.
Yesterday we were honored to host @ericlander46, director of @WHOSTP, to discuss the science of airborne infection and air hygiene strategies that could help control the spread of #COVID, flu and more with #UMD experts @Don_Milton and Jelena Srebric! @ClarkSchool @PHABlabumd
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Congratulations to John Holdren on the National Academy of Sciences’ Public Welfare Medal announcement. Few scientists alive today have contributed so much to how our Nation supports and promotes the advancement of science and technology.
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Our ability to be a magnet for talented scientists and engineers from all over the world has made America the global leader in science & technology. Today, the Administration is taking action to make sure that we continue to attract the best talent.
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RT @WhiteHouse: Tomorrow marks one year since the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. Here’s just some of what the….
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History has never been kind to those who have sided with voter suppression over voting rights. And it will not be kind to those who fail to defend the right to vote. Congress must debate and vote on the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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RT @POTUS: As we mark the 50th anniversary of the National Cancer Act, I call upon all Americans to reaffirm our commitment to accelerate c….
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RT @POTUS: This is not March 2020. 200 million people are fully vaccinated. We’re prepared. We know more. We just have to stay focused.
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RT @POTUS: Today, I am ordering the federal government to purchase half a billion additional at-home rapid tests with delivery starting in….
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RT @WhiteHouse: In less than one year in office, @POTUS has: .- driven the fastest decrease in unemployment in US history.- gotten over 200….
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RT @LouisianaCPRA: Yesterday, CPRA leadership hosted Dr. Eric Lander, @POTUS' Science Advisor and Director of @WHOSTP, @NOAA Administrator….
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RT @WhiteHouse: Lead in drinking water pipes, faucets, and paint threatens the health and well-being of American families and children acro….
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