Sherburne Abbott
Outgoing associate director for environment and energy, Office of Science and Technology Policy (since April 2009); Incoming Vice President for Sustainability Initiatives, Syracuse University
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As President Obama lays the groundwork for a greener economy, Abbott will be one of his key advisers. The sustainability expert heads the division of environment and energy in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, reporting to Obama's lead science adviser, John Holdren.
Abbott is the environmental expert in the office that advises the president on all matters scientific, as the Obama administration works to slow or reverse damage to the environment. That means devising ways to grow the economy in environmentally-sustainable ways, as well as working with the team of White House experts who are seeking to reverse climate change.
- Career History: Senior Lecturer, university of texas at Austin (2006 to 2009); Chief International Officer, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2003 to 2009); National Research Council, (1984 to 2001)
- Alma Mater: Goucher College, B.A. (biology); Yale University, M.S. (wildlife ecology and natural resource policy), 1984
- Spouse: James Steinberg
- Office: Office of Science and Technology PolicyExecutive Office of the President725 17th Street Room 5228Washington, DC 20502
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