Technologies for the 21st Century Inside Cover

	About the National Science and Technology Council About the Office of Science and Technology Policy Cover images
About the National Science and Technology Council	President Clinton established the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) by Executive Order on November 23, 1993. This cabinet-level council is the principle means for the President to coordinate science, space, and technology policies across the Federal Government. NSTC acts as a "virtual agency" for science and technology to coordinate the diverse parts of the Federal research and development enterprise. The NSTC is chaired by the President. Membership consists of the Vice President, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Cabinet Secretaries, Agency Heads with significant science and technology responsibilities, and other White House officials.   An important objective of the NSTC is the establishment of clear national goals for Federal science and technology investments in areas ranging from information technologies and health research, to improving transportation systems and strengthening fundamental research. The Council prepares research and development strategies that are coordinated across Federal agencies to form an investment package that is aimed at accomplishing multiple national goals.   To obtain additional information regarding the NSTC, contact the NSTC Executive Secretariat at (202) 456-6100.
About the Office of Science and Technology Policy	The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) was established by the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization and Priorities Act of 1976. OSTP's responsibilities include advising the President in policy formulation and budget development on all questions in which science and technology are important elements; articulating the President's science and technology policies and programs; and fostering strong partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments, and the scientific communities in industry and academe.   To obtain additional information regarding the OSTP, contact the OSTP Administrative Office at (202) 395-7347.
Cover images	From top to bottom: Properties of light nuclei (up to 40 neutrons and protons) are computed employing realistic two- and three-nucleon interactions such as those illustrated here.   This image compares remotely sensed cloud data from the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) seen as white clouds at the bottom of the image with 3-D cloud data predicted by NCAR's Mesoscale Meterological Model.   A close-up view of germanium pyramids and domes grown on silicon. Part of the nanoManipulator project.   Illustration depicting the collaborations involved in the new Next Generation Internet initiative announced by President Clinton and Vice President Gore on October 10, 1996.    Example of a patient's record containing multidisciplinary images available over networks to authorized health care providers.   A three-dimensional simulation of the jumping figure, the first of its kind, consumes 800 CPU hours on an IBM SP2.   One view of a virtual city created using the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. Potential applications include treating acrophobia.   An abundance of free educational information is available to educators and students through the World Wide Web.