Tennessee Science and Technology Advisory Council
Tennessee's Science and Technology Advisory Council was established in May 1993. The purpose
of this Council is to advise state government on science and technology
matters of importance to the State of Tennessee, its citizens,
industries, and universities. The Council reports both
to the Governor's office and to the state legislature and can
be asked to study appropriate issues by either or both bodies.
The main liaison to the executive branch of the state government
is through the Office of Science and Technology of the Department of Economic and Community
Development. In the legislative branch, Speakers John S. Wilder
(Senate) and Jimmy Naifeh (House) are the main contacts, with
Senators Ben Atchley and Douglas Henry and Representative Matthew Kisber maintaining close relationships with the work of the Council.
The nine members of the Council are appointed by the Governor and two speakers. Governor Don Sundquist
serves as the Council chairman. The full membership of the
Council is listed below:
Name
Title
Institution
Dr. Sarah Barron
Environmental Scientist
Nucear Fuel Services, Inc.
Dr. Bill Campbell
Managing Consultant
Performance Consultants, Inc.
Dr. J. William Davis
Chief Scientist
Arnold Engineering Development Center
Dr. Joe Hamilton
Landon C. Garland Distinguished Professor of Physics
Advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Commissioner
of Economic and Community Development:
On the establishment of the state's scientific and technological
goals.
Regarding the best scientific and technological development
to spur job creation and growth.
Regarding the technological initiatives that can be transferred
into the public or private sectors.
Information about the Tennessee Science and Technology Advisory
Council can be obtained from Tom
Rogers , Director of TN Technology Corporation and the Office
of Science and Technology in the Department of Economic and Community
Development (423-220-8832).
