Biden ’s Picks for Key DOE Science Roles Face Senate Panel

Physical chemist Geri Richmond and soil scientist Asmeret Asefaw Berhe appeared before a Senate committee this week for a hearing on their nominations to assume the top two science jobs in the Department of Energy. Both nominees appear likely to secure Senate confirmation, despite the top committee Republican questioning Berhe ’s qualifications.

Source: FYI: The AIP Bulletin of Science Policy News - August 6, 2021 Category: Physics Authors: apeterson Source Type: news