White House Office of Science & Technology Policy@WHOSTP

@WhiteHouse Office of Science and Technology Policy

 Washington, DC
whitehouse.gov/ostp/
Joined January 2021
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NEW op-ed from @WHOSTP Director Arati Prabhakar in @ScienceMagazine about purposeful steps to boost America’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem, so it can make our nation’s most ambitious aspirations possible. Read the full piece here: science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…

Let’s change what’s possible

America’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem is a powerful engine for progress, but it was conceived in the last century for last century’s goals. Today, the nation’s aspirations have...

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Thanks to @POTUS & @VP, we have worked every day to advance and use science and technology to benefit the American people. In doing so, we have kept the pact that science and technology has with our country: the promise of a better future for all of us. whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upd…
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Danielle Carnival Archived@DCarnival46
15 Jan 2025
Today, we announced new actions to save and extend countless lives-including actions to limit cancer deaths from smoking, to understand and address the increase in cancers happening in young people, and so much more. Check it out! #BidenCancerMoonshot whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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Danielle Carnival Archived@DCarnival46
15 Jan 2025
With @POTUS and @FLOTUS commitment to the goals of Cancer Moonshot and the actions of many, they have delivered real impact for the American people toward ending cancer as we know it. I am proud to have led the incredible team that spearheaded this work. whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upd…
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Last week, we awarded the National Medals for Science and for Technology & Innovation to brilliant leaders who have transformed our world with their work. All of our Medalists are paving the way for future generations and embodying the ideals on which this country was founded.
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Today, we're celebrating 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Under the Biden Cancer Moonshot, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken historic action to protect Americans from lead and PFAS pollution in our drinking water, which we know can cause cancer.
Brenda Mallory@BrendaMallory46
16 Dec 2024
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Under @POTUS & @VP’s leadership, we’ve made progress toward fully realizing its vision with historic investments to replace lead pipes, improve water infrastructure, tackle PFAS pollution and conserve freshwater.
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Danielle Carnival Archived@DCarnival46
6 Dec 2024
The #BIdenCancerMoonshot is making real progress towards reducing the cancer death rate by at least 50% by 2047. This study makes clear that increased prevention and screening efforts championed and delivered on by @POTUS and @FLOTUS are crucial to reaching this ambitious goal.
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@theNCI
5 Dec 2024
Improvements in #CancerPrevention and #CancerScreening have averted more deaths from five cancer types combined over the past 45 years than treatment advances, according to a modeling study led by researchers at NCI. Learn more: go.nih.gov/b1hSY16 #PressRelease
A factoid that reads: From 1975 to 2020, prevention and screening efforts averted 4.75 million deaths from five cancer types: breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate.

ALT A factoid that reads: From 1975 to 2020, prevention and screening efforts averted 4.75 million deaths from five cancer types: breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate.

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Danielle Carnival Archived@DCarnival46
6 Dec 2024
One year ago - the #BidenCancerMoonshot made history by ensuring navigation services can be reimbursed through Medicare and private health insurers. ICYMI - New commitments from providers and advocates advance patient care and improve health outcomes. whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upd…
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Last week, @WHOSTP Director Prabhakar visited Boston University to discuss the state of health in America, the successes of the Biden Cancer Moonshot, and the possibilities ahead: piped.video/watch?v=b_wJxdv_…
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President Biden Archived
@POTUS46Archive
25 Nov 2024
Today I’m proud to announce my Investing in America agenda has helped attract over $1 trillion in announced private-sector investments in the U.S. since I took office. These investments will ensure our future is made in America, by American workers.
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25 Nov 2024
Big News: President Biden’s economic agenda has officially helped attract over $1 trillion in private sector investments in clean energy and manufacturing in the United States. That’s good news for American workers, American businesses, and America’s future.
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At MIT this week, @WHOSTP Director Prabhakar discussed the possible futures ahead for AI, climate, and our nation’s health. As we build the future, it is our responsibility to use science and technology to expand opportunities for everyone. Read more: news.mit.edu/2024/vision-sci…

A vision for U.S. science success

White House science advisor Arati Prabhakar gave a talk at MIT examining the challenges of making more progress in the areas of medicine, climate change, and AI.

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TODAY, from 1:30 – 3PM ET, we invite you to join a webinar recognizing the historic progress of @POTUS' and @FLOTUS' Biden Cancer Moonshot to bring patient navigation services to more Americans facing cancer. Register here: pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/reg…
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The White House 46 Archived
@WhiteHouse46
18 Nov 2024
Our Administration is committed to the urgent work of addressing climate change – so that we can ensure treasures like the Amazon will be enjoyed for generations to come.
President Biden is the first sitting U.S. President ever to visit the Amazon A historic visit cementing his decades-long commitment to preserving this vital treasure

ALT President Biden is the first sitting U.S. President ever to visit the Amazon A historic visit cementing his decades-long commitment to preserving this vital treasure

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Today, @Energy released the National Blueprint for Clean & Competitive Manufacturing, showing the energy transition can enable U.S. industry to clean up our air, create jobs, and make U.S. products the best in the world with private-public partnership: energy.gov/articles/us-depar…
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The White House 46 Archived
@WhiteHouse46
17 Nov 2024
When @POTUS and @VP took office, they pledged to restore America’s climate leadership at home and abroad. Every day since, our Administration has led and delivered on the most ambitious climate agenda in history.
The Biden-Harris Administration Delivered the Most Ambitious Climate Agenda in History

ALT The Biden-Harris Administration Delivered the Most Ambitious Climate Agenda in History

The Biden-Harris Administration’s Top Climate Accomplishments - Secured the largest-ever investment in climate and clean energy through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Unleashed a clean energy manufacturing boom - Created hundreds of thousands of new clean energy jobs - Conserved over 45 million acres of lands and waters - Lowered energy costs for families - Prioritized a whole-of-government approach to environmental justice - Rejoined the Paris Agreement - Launched the American Climate Corps - Bolstered climate resilience and adaptation - Launched projects to expand access to clean drinking water and replace lead pipes

ALT The Biden-Harris Administration’s Top Climate Accomplishments - Secured the largest-ever investment in climate and clean energy through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Unleashed a clean energy manufacturing boom - Created hundreds of thousands of new clean energy jobs - Conserved over 45 million acres of lands and waters - Lowered energy costs for families - Prioritized a whole-of-government approach to environmental justice - Rejoined the Paris Agreement - Launched the American Climate Corps - Bolstered climate resilience and adaptation - Launched projects to expand access to clean drinking water and replace lead pipes

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The White House 46 Archived
@WhiteHouse46
18 Nov 2024
Today, President Biden became the first sitting U.S. President to visit the Amazon rainforest – where he engaged with local and Indigenous leaders working to conserve and protect this critical ecosystem.
President Biden participates in a tour of Museu da Amazônia.

ALT President Biden participates in a tour of Museu da Amazônia.

President Biden participates in a tour of Museu da Amazônia.

ALT President Biden participates in a tour of Museu da Amazônia.

President Biden participates in a tour of Museu da Amazônia.

ALT President Biden participates in a tour of Museu da Amazônia.

President Biden signs an official proclamation to support the conservation of nature around the world.

ALT President Biden signs an official proclamation to support the conservation of nature around the world.

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Last week, @WHOSTP Director Prabhakar spoke at the Milken Institute Future of Health Summit to discuss possibilities for the path ahead—and what we must do to improve health outcomes in America.
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The White House 46 Archived
@WhiteHouse46
15 Nov 2024
Three years ago, @POTUS signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Since then, our Administration has: 🚅Announced $568 billion for over 66,000 projects across the country 🛣️Launched repairs for 196,000 miles of road and 11,400 bridges 🚰Replaced 367,000 lead pipes 🏗️And more
President Biden delivers remarks at the Falls Road Amtrak maintenance building in Baltimore, Maryland.

ALT President Biden delivers remarks at the Falls Road Amtrak maintenance building in Baltimore, Maryland.

Vice President Harris visits an active construction site where union workers are removing lead pipes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

ALT Vice President Harris visits an active construction site where union workers are removing lead pipes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

President Biden delivers remarks at the Hudson River Tunnel Project at the West Side Rail Yard in New York.

ALT President Biden delivers remarks at the Hudson River Tunnel Project at the West Side Rail Yard in New York.

Vice President Harris greets children during a tour of electric school buses in Falls Church, Virginia.

ALT Vice President Harris greets children during a tour of electric school buses in Falls Church, Virginia.

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"America must remain what President Biden calls ‘the land of possibilities.’ In breaking through the limitations of the past, this year’s Nobel Laureates have changed what is possible for the future." ~@WHOSTP Director Arati Prabhakar
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Vice President Kamala Harris Archived
@VP46Archive
31 Oct 2024
We are rebuilding roads and bridges, replacing lead pipes, and expanding clean energy production across America thanks to our historic investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.
Vice President Harris visits a water infrastructure project in the Gila River Indian Community.

ALT Vice President Harris visits a water infrastructure project in the Gila River Indian Community.

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