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NASA Consolidates Committees to Boost Scientific Diversity

3/13/2025

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On February 19, 2025, President's Executive Order 14217 aims to streamline federal bureaucracy, prompting NASA to consolidate its five science advisory committees into a single entity. Acting Administrator Janet Petro highlights the importance of diverse representation to bolster NASA's scientific objectives, while the Science Mission Directorate works on shaping the new committee's framework.

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On February 19, 2025, President's Executive Order 14217 aims to streamline federal bureaucracy, prompting NASA to consolidate its five science advisory committees into a single entity. Acting Administrator Janet Petro highlights the importance of diverse representation to bolster NASA's scientific objectives, while the Science Mission Directorate works on shaping the new committee's framework.