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AAP Congratulates Dr. Kelvin K. Droegemeier on his Confirmation as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

The Association of American Publishers (AAP) congratulates Dr. Kelvin K. Droegemeier on his confirmation by the Senate yesterday to serve as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. “Dr. Droegemeier is a strongly qualified and widely published scientist who has the additional advantage of bringing policy experience to the position,” said Maria A. Pallante, President and Chief Executive Officer of AAP. “The publishing industry shares Dr. Droegemeier’s longstanding commitment to public-private partnerships that transform research into first rate products that improve the lives of Americans and enhance American competitiveness. We very much look forward to working with him to advance science, technology, and the dissemination of knowledge.”

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