Information Technology Frontiers for a New Millenium 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 principal 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, please 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. The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology serves as the Director of the OSTP and directs the NSTC on behalf of the President. OSTP Associate Directors co-chair the various committees of the NSTC.   To obtain additional information about OSTP, please call (202) 456-7116.
Cover images	This year's cover is a collage of images gathered from throughout this document and pictured against the backdrop of a symbolic "technology spiral," whose components are research and development, partnerships, privatization, and commercialization.