Trump's new science advisers include 12 technology chiefs - and one academic
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) now includes a single university researcher and at least nine billionaires, raising concerns about its composition.
Donald Trump has appointed the first members of his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, primarily consisting of tech industry allies.
Trump staffs science and technology panel with non-scientists
PCAST's new appointees are predominantly wealthy technology figures, with few scientists included, reflecting a shift in focus from scientific expertise.